McMeen Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 1000 South Holly Street
       Denver, CO  80246-2308


(720) 424-5520

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
872nd of 935 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,580 Help


Students who attend McMeen Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  561

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
35.7%
White:
31.9%
African American:
19.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.4% Help


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Compare Details McMeen Elementary School ranks worse than 93.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 80th among 91 ranked elementary schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at McMeen Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (35.7%), White (31.9%), African American (19.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McMeen Elementary School is 15.4. 70 elementary schools in the School District No. 1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McMeen Elementary School is $15,580. 68 elementary schools in the School District No. 1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

McMeen Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks McMeen Elementary School 872nd of 935 Colorado public elementary schools. (See McMeen Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. 1 79th of 115 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McMeen Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at McMeen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 27.83 616th 808 23.8%
2005 25.58 647th 823 21.4%
2006 21.32 676th 829 18.5%
2007 21.93 694th 852 18.5%
2008 20.49 702nd 849 17.3%
2009 28.28 680th 872 22.0%
2010 31.12 677th 925 26.8%
2011 31.22 685th 935 26.7%
2012 36.19 644th 935 31.1%
2013 30.18 700th 954 26.6%
2014 31.33 691st 962 28.2%
2015 40.73 511th 938 45.5%
2016 34.09 570th 914 37.6%
2017 32.96 601st 929 35.3%
2018 29.37 623rd 917 32.1%
2019 35.38 593rd 965 38.5%
2021 18.57 604th 710 14.9%
2022 13.65 818th 921 11.2%
2023 11.23 870th 933 6.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at McMeen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.04 20th 43 53.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McMeen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.25 252nd 308 18.2%
2019 65.62 79th 332 76.2%
2022 23.39 173rd 203 14.8%
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Rank History for Female students at McMeen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.02 546th 690 20.9%
2019 30.34 510th 758 32.7%
2022 8.91 567th 595 4.7%
2023 6.46 631st 642 1.7%
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Rank History for Male students at McMeen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.77 549th 693 20.8%
2019 30.98 509th 764 33.4%
2022 22.68 453rd 594 23.7%
2023 12.56 588th 649 9.4%
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Rank History for African American students at McMeen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.96 10th 15 33.3%
2019 46.32 11th 23 52.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McMeen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.62 161st 172 6.4%
2019 50.07 113th 270 58.1%
2022 31.28 100th 153 34.6%
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Rank History for White students at McMeen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.13 392nd 596 34.2%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Open Quote My son is in his first year at McMeen and we can't stand the school. They tell you one thing and then the exact opposite is what occurs. Our first 2 years of preschool were at Bradley International and we loved it there, but we are out of district for them and McMeen is our home school. You can tell that some of the teachers are just done with it and over it as they put forth little effort with the kids because they are overworked and underpaid. They do little to assist the kids with Bullies. They "talk" to the other child and nothing ever changes. Trying to get answers from anyone in the school is like pulling teeth. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, November 8, 2019

Open Quote worst decision of our life, beware of this place. Nothing good comes from Principal Adams. He is one of the rudest humans to walk the earth. Avoid this school like a plague. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Open Quote Teacher s with no degrees complete disrespect from teachers they also treat students horribly Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, September 1, 2016

Open Quote This school is a multicultural quilt of languages and cultures. My son has attended 1st - 5th here and had incredible relationships with his teachers who have encouraged him to do his best, be bonded with his school, and sustain strong relationships. Close Quote



Enrollment information for McMeen Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 160 151 12 18 3 n/a n/a 0 344
1989 181 130 14 28 3 n/a n/a 0 356
1990 196 154 22 29 2 n/a n/a 0 403
1991 202 165 17 32 2 n/a n/a 0 418
1992 192 187 18 44 1 n/a n/a 0 442
1993 208 172 21 44 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1994 224 190 27 42 3 n/a n/a 0 486
1995 321 134 37 116 4 n/a n/a 0 612
1996 321 134 37 116 4 n/a n/a 0 612
1997 242 113 34 106 4 n/a n/a 0 499
1998 242 137 32 109 5 n/a n/a 0 525
1999 236 154 30 125 8 n/a n/a 0 553
2000 215 160 46 121 8 n/a n/a 0 550
2001 202 174 36 143 6 n/a n/a 0 561
2002 148 150 49 179 6 n/a n/a 0 532
2003 148 150 49 179 6 n/a n/a 0 532
2004 146 167 35 207 11 n/a n/a 0 566
2005 133 169 47 207 7 n/a n/a 0 563
2006 126 178 42 198 14 n/a n/a 0 558
2007 122 149 34 211 11 n/a n/a 0 527
2008 104 156 39 244 6 n/a n/a 0 549
2009 113 170 29 282 8 n/a n/a 0 602
2010 212 171 29 253 9 n/a n/a 0 674
2011 120 168 25 286 7 2 33 0 641
2012 142 165 23 253 2 2 22 0 609
2013 123 190 21 228 1 1 31 0 595
2014 121 169 29 220 2 2 37 0 580
2015 148 170 35 233 7 2 41 0 636
2016 161 175 32 247 6 1 37 0 659
2017 167 173 25 240 3 2 27 0 637
2018 174 154 20 231 4 2 30 0 615
2019 172 139 15 209 2 1 35 0 573
2020 148 119 20 175 6 1 32 0 501
2021 181 109 20 189 5 2 30 0 536
2022 180 111 19 202 1 0 42 0 555
2023 179 110 15 200 10 0 47 0 561

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McMeen Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 344 16.2 21.2 n/a
1989 356 18.1 19.6 29.8
1990 403 19.5 20.6 27.8
1991 418 21.6 19.3 33.5
1992 442 23.7 18.6 22.6
1993 445 23.1 19.3 36.9
1994 486 25.3 19.2 36.2
1995 612 28.9 21.2 32.5
1996 612 28.9 21.2 32.5
1997 499 27.6 18.1 36.7
1998 525 27.3 19.2 36.2
1999 553 27.5 20.1 36.7
2000 550 30.5 18.0 44
2001 561 30.5 18.4 48
2002 532 30.5 17.4 55.1
2003 532 30.5 17.4 55.1
2004 566 32.0 17.7 57.6
2005 563 31.2 18.0 61.6
2006 558 32.4 17.2 69.5
2007 527 30.5 17.3 75
2008 549 30.0 18.3 76.5
2009 602 35.5 17.0 76.2
2010 674 39.4 17.0 82.8
2011 641 39.7 16.1 86.7
2012 609 30.0 20.3 88.3
2013 595 31.5 18.8 86.7
2014 580 35.0 16.5 86.2
2015 636 40.0 15.9 84
2016 659 43.0 15.3 79.4
2017 637 42.0 15.1 77.1
2018 615 35.2 17.4 79.3
2019 573 37.7 15.1 75.7
2020 501 37.8 13.2 75.8
2021 536 33.4 16.0 62.5
2022 555 35.8 15.4 58
2023 561 36.2 15.4 65.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McMeen Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 344 16.2 21.2 n/a
1989 356 18.1 19.6 29.8
1990 403 19.5 20.6 27.8
1991 418 21.6 19.3 33.5
1992 442 23.7 18.6 22.6
1993 445 23.1 19.3 36.9
1994 486 25.3 19.2 36.2
1995 612 28.9 21.2 32.5
1996 612 28.9 21.2 32.5
1997 499 27.6 18.1 36.7
1998 525 27.3 19.2 36.2
1999 553 27.5 20.1 36.7
2000 550 30.5 18.0 44
2001 561 30.5 18.4 48
2002 532 30.5 17.4 55.1
2003 532 30.5 17.4 55.1
2004 566 32.0 17.7 57.6
2005 563 31.2 18.0 61.6
2006 558 32.4 17.2 69.5
2007 527 30.5 17.3 75
2008 549 30.0 18.3 76.5
2009 602 35.5 17.0 76.2
2010 674 39.4 17.0 82.8
2011 641 39.7 16.1 86.7
2012 609 30.0 20.3 88.3
2013 595 31.5 18.8 86.7
2014 580 35.0 16.5 86.2
2015 636 40.0 15.9 84
2016 659 43.0 15.3 79.4
2017 637 42.0 15.1 77.1
2018 615 35.2 17.4 79.3
2019 573 37.7 15.1 75.7
2020 501 37.8 13.2 75.8
2021 536 33.4 16.0 62.5
2022 555 35.8 15.4 58
2023 561 36.2 15.4 65.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McMeen Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,680
2020 $15,197
2021 $12,769
2022 $15,580

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McMeen Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 593rd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 870th of 933 Elementary schools
 31.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McMeen Elementary School)23.322.4
 0.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)39.440.1
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (McMeen Elementary School)19.617.9
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Math (School District No. 1)37.536.4
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McMeen Elementary School)33.320.3
 13%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)43.640.6
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (McMeen Elementary School)20.38.2
 12.1%
   4th Grade Math (School District No. 1)31.229
 2.2%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (McMeen Elementary School)21.911.3
 10.6%
   5th Grade Science (School District No. 1)25.926.2
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McMeen Elementary School)53.218.2
 35%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)42.341.2
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (McMeen Elementary School)5012.7
 37.3%
   5th Grade Math (School District No. 1)34.933.2
 1.7%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (McMeen Elementary School)38.220.4
 17.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (School District No. 1)42.840.3
 2.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (McMeen Elementary School)30.913.5
 17.4%
   All Grades Math (School District No. 1)32.730.3
 2.4%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students573561
 2.1%
African American139110
 20.9%
American Indian210
 400%
Asian1515
Hispanic209200
 4.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White172179
 4.1%
Two or More Races3547
 34.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.7%65.4%
 10.3%


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Students who attend McMeen Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences

Students at McMeen Elementary School are 36% Hispanic, 32% White, 20% African American, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% American Indian.

McMeen Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.7% of Colorado elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 561 students attended McMeen Elementary School.


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