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Meiklejohn Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

66^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 946 Colorado Elementary Schools

Better than 93% of Colorado elementary schools

Summary

Meiklejohn Elementary is a PK–5 public school in Arvada, Colorado, serving 521 students as part of the Jefferson County School District R-1. The school has earned a 5-star rating and ranks 66th out of 943 Colorado elementary schools — placing it in the 93rd percentile statewide. This isn't a one-year fluke: Meiklejohn has consistently landed in the 91st–94th percentile over the past several years, and it's the highest-ranked among its closest neighbors, edging out West Woods Elementary and Sierra Elementary.

Academically, Meiklejohn posts strong results across the board. On state tests, 75.9% of students are proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 53.7% for the district and 44.7% for the state. Math proficiency is 66.5%, versus 44.6% for the district and 37.3% for the state. The standout is 5th grade reading, where 90.6% of students are proficient — the highest among all nearby elementary schools and well above the state average of 49.9%. The school also benefits from very low chronic absenteeism (6.7% versus 28.4% statewide) and a very low poverty rate, with just 7.1% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. Among nearby schools, only West Woods has lower absenteeism (4.6%) and lower poverty (3.87%).

That said, there are a couple of areas worth knowing about. Meiklejohn's Gifted and Talented students rank in the bottom half of Colorado schools for their subgroup performance — a notable gap at a school that otherwise earns top marks. Science proficiency (54.7% on 5th grade state tests) is also a relative weak spot compared to reading and math, and trails West Woods (64.0%) and Sierra (57.6%). Finally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1 is higher than some lower-performing nearby schools like Stott Elementary (13.7) and Fremont Elementary (13.9), yet Meiklejohn still outperforms them by wide margins — a sign that its success comes from more than just class size.

521

Students ?

17.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,147

Per pupil spending ?

7.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

13405 W 83rd Pl
Arvada, CO 80005-5812

(303) 982-5695

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

Students who attend Meiklejohn Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Wayne Carle Middle School
High:	Ralston Valley Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.8%

Hispanic:

10.0%

Two or more races:

7.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 94th percentile in 2016 → 93rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Colorado average (69% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Colorado elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school69%

District avg49%

Colorado avg41%

66^th of 946

Colorado public elementary schools ?

Top 7%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

11^th of 84Elementary Schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1

24^th of 114Jefferson County School District No. R-1 among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	90.5	66 of 946	93.0%	★★★★★
2025	91.4	58 of 950	93.9%	★★★★★
2024	91.4	61 of 943	93.5%	★★★★★
2023	89.1	83 of 933	91.1%	★★★★★
2022	85.9	106 of 921	88.5%	★★★★☆
2021	83.0	124 of 710	82.5%	★★★★☆
2019	92.2	52 of 965	94.6%	★★★★★
2018	83.7	135 of 917	85.3%	★★★★☆
2017	93.1	47 of 929	94.9%	★★★★★
2016	92.0	51 of 914	94.4%	★★★★★
2015	95.2	33 of 938	96.5%	★★★★★
2014	90.4	49 of 962	94.9%	★★★★★
2013	87.3	84 of 954	91.2%	★★★★★
2012	81.1	142 of 935	84.8%	★★★★☆
2011	87.2	89 of 935	90.5%	★★★★★
2010	88.7	69 of 925	92.5%	★★★★★
2009	85.1	93 of 872	89.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	87.6	60 of 695	91.4%	★★★★★
2025	88.8	50 of 694	92.8%	★★★★★
2024	84.8	77 of 684	88.7%	★★★★☆
2023	87.3	54 of 642	91.6%	★★★★★
2022	82.0	87 of 595	85.4%	★★★★☆
2021	78.1	80 of 351	77.2%	★★★★☆
2019	89.9	43 of 758	94.3%	★★★★★
2018	77.0	124 of 690	82.0%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	50.7	78 of 120	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	36.5	99 of 119	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	36.5	74 of 91	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	34.7	69 of 84	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	83.6	98 of 697	85.9%	★★★★☆
2025	86.1	69 of 700	90.1%	★★★★★
2024	90.0	49 of 683	92.8%	★★★★★
2023	79.9	111 of 649	82.9%	★★★★☆
2022	76.0	121 of 594	79.6%	★★★★☆
2021	75.8	95 of 352	73.0%	★★★★☆
2019	88.3	61 of 764	92.0%	★★★★★
2018	79.9	114 of 693	83.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	73.5	119 of 547	78.2%	★★★★☆
2025	77.3	91 of 551	83.5%	★★★★☆
2024	78.1	86 of 539	84.0%	★★★★☆
2023	74.1	115 of 525	78.1%	★★★★☆
2022	64.9	162 of 454	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.3	116 of 288	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	79.3	78 of 596	86.9%	★★★★☆
2018	37.3	209 of 337	38.0%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)91st percentile~ school

Male (2026)86th percentile-7 vs school

White (2026)78th percentile-15 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)35th percentile-58 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts76%+31 vs state

Math66%+29 vs state

Science55%+19 vs state

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by a parent
Sunday, November 20, 2011

Our daughter started kindergarten at Meiklejohn the first year it opened in 2006, and we have been thrilled with the education she and our younger son are receiving. They have some truly outstanding g teachers, e.g. Ms McQueen, Ms. Gager, Mr. Sweet man and Ms. Harris. They offer different resources and opportunities depending on your child's needs and talents from "cogent" testing to identify strengths and challenge your child thru challenge classes and advanced learning plans to learning coaches to help your child who may need extra attention. The parents are very involved resulting in a strong (but not overly political) PTA. For example, one mom started a running club that tons of kids now participate in and volunteers organize fabulous after-school enrichment activities, e.g. chess instruction, archery, multi- media art, junior med school , etc. The music teacher directs each grade in a special performance each year, and there are fun events throughout the year from holiday parties to a much anticipated carnival (every two years). The educators here are tuned in and turned on, and best of all, through their enthusiasm, know-how and attention they'll help your child push her/himself and want to excel. Needless to say, I'm a big fan of the entire Meiklejohn community! They take a wholistic approach to education that results in thriving kids. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				CMAS English Language Arts (2026)							CMAS Math (2026)							CMAS Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Meiklejohn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13405 W 83rd Pl	Arvada	80005	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-5695	521	30	17.2	7.1%	416 (79.8%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (10.0%)	13 (2.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.3%)	90.5	66^th of 946 public elementary schools	93.0%		91.4	58^th of 950 public elementary schools	93.9%	8	66.7	74.7	90.6				75.9	66.7	62.2	71.9				66.5	54.7		$18,147
Van Arsdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7535 Alkire Street	Arvada	80005	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-1080	492	28	17.7	16.7%	364 (74.0%)	2 (0.4%)	90 (18.3%)	10 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.9%)	81.3	165^th of 946 public elementary schools	82.6%		65.4	314^th of 950 public elementary schools	66.9%	149	55.9	71.6	58.3				62.4	69.7	68.9	51.7				64.0	47.5		$16,525
Excel Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	11500 W. 84th Ave	Arvada	80005	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 467-2295	445	31	14.4	24.5%	328 (73.7%)	3 (0.7%)	68 (15.3%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.5%)	57.1	386^th of 946 public elementary schools	59.2%		59.5	366^th of 950 public elementary schools	61.5%	20	35.2	58.0	39.0	45.6	46.5	37.5	43.7	37.0	54.0	43.9	45.6	37.2	40.8	43.2	43.9	46.9	$14,212
Sierra Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7751 Oak Street	Arvada	80005	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-0821	493	28	17.6	12.6%	387 (78.5%)	1 (0.2%)	79 (16.0%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.1%)	89.8	75^th of 946 public elementary schools	92.1%		88.7	86^th of 950 public elementary schools	90.9%	11	68.3	63.4	81.4				70.5	69.8	66.2	72.9				69.4	57.6		$16,933
Stott Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6600 Yank Way	Arvada	80004	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-2638	288	21	13.7	32.3%	223 (77.4%)	1 (0.3%)	43 (14.9%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.3%)	87.7	98^th of 946 public elementary schools	89.6%		73.4	242^nd of 950 public elementary schools	74.5%	144	63.9	77.1	77.1				72.6	74.3	60.0	57.1				63.8	52.9		$19,353
Lincoln Charter Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	7180 Oak Street	Arvada	80004	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 467-5363	824	47	17.4	28.4%	613 (74.4%)	7 (0.8%)	137 (16.6%)	15 (1.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (5.9%)	74.6	223^rd of 946 public elementary schools	76.4%		63.8	328^th of 950 public elementary schools	65.5%	105	47.0	69.1	63.7	58.7	67.2	51.6	59.5	48.2	61.7	45.0	42.7	48.3	40.6	48.1	61.3	40.9	$11,050
West Woods Elementary School	Public	K-5	16650 West 72nd Avenue	Arvada	80007	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-5649	542	31	17.6	3.9%	457 (84.3%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.8%)	12 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.5%)	90.4	67^th of 946 public elementary schools	92.9%		92	53^rd of 950 public elementary schools	94.4%	14	74.0	83.2	77.6				78.3	79.2	58.9	53.5				64.3	64.0		$17,535
Fremont Elementary School	Public	K-5	6420 Urban	Arvada	80004	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-1699	268	19	13.9	44.4%	175 (65.3%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (27.2%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.6%)	67.6	288^th of 946 public elementary schools	69.6%		51.5	435^th of 950 public elementary schools	54.2%	147	55.3	54.5	54.8				54.8	59.0	56.8	45.2				53.6	35.7		$19,521
Weber Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8725 West 81st Place	Arvada	80005	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-1012	312	22	14.2	41.3%	195 (62.5%)	2 (0.6%)	90 (28.8%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	19 (6.1%)	36.8	557^th of 946 public elementary schools	41.1%		39.7	528^th of 950 public elementary schools	44.4%	29	30.0	33.3	41.5				35.0	31.7	37.8	38.1				35.8	33.3		$18,218
Lukas Elementary School	Public	K-5	9650 West 97th Avenue	Westminster	80021	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-0368	402	27	15.0	31.3%	247 (61.4%)	4 (1.0%)	109 (27.1%)	8 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.2%)	59.1	364^th of 946 public elementary schools	61.5%		47.6	465^th of 950 public elementary schools	51.1%	101	38.9	47.1	66.7				51.1	45.5	38.6	44.1				42.4	49.2		$17,975

Frequently Asked Questions about Meiklejohn Elementary

How many students attend Meiklejohn Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 521 students attended Meiklejohn Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Meiklejohn Elementary?

Students at Meiklejohn Elementary are 80% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Meiklejohn Elementary attend?

Students who attend Meiklejohn Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wayne Carle Middle School
High : Ralston Valley Senior High School

Is Meiklejohn Elementary a good school?

Yes. Meiklejohn Elementary ranks in the top 7.0% of Colorado elementary schools.

What district is Meiklejohn Elementary in?

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

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