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Mead Elementary School

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Mead Elementary School ranks 220 th of 946 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

220^th

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of 946 Colorado Elementary Schools

Better than 77% of Colorado elementary schools

Summary

Mead Elementary School serves 879 students in grades PK-5 in the town of Mead, Colorado, as part of the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J. The school is the largest elementary in its immediate comparison group, with enrollment more than double that of several nearby schools. Academically, Mead is a consistently strong school, ranking 219th out of 943 Colorado elementary schools in 2025–2026 (77th percentile, 4 stars), with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (57%), math (57.2%), and science (49.2%) all exceeding district and state averages. Math is its standout subject, coming in about 20 percentage points above the state average and 10 points above the district average.

Mead also stands out for exceptionally low chronic absenteeism of just 7.8% — less than one-third of the district rate (23.1%) and roughly one-quarter of the state rate (28.4%). This is the lowest rate among nearby schools, compared to 30.2% at Northridge Elementary School, 26% at Timberline Pk-8, and 24.7% at Rocky Mountain Elementary School. The school also posts remarkable results for students from low-income backgrounds: even though 27.1% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, Mead ranked in the 82nd percentile statewide for low-income student performance in 2025–2026, after ranking in the 94th percentile the year before. The school has kept its achievement high even as its economic diversity has increased.

Among nearby schools, Mead ranks second only to Fall River Elementary School in overall state ranking, comfortably outpacing Firestone Charter Academy, Centennial Elementary, Alpine Elementary School, Sanborn Elementary School, Ivy Stockwell Elementary School, Columbine Elementary School, Rocky Mountain Elementary School, Timberline Pk-8, and Northridge Elementary School. Grade-level data shows students dip slightly below district averages in 3rd grade, then rebound strongly by 4th and 5th grades, with math proficiency reaching nearly 60–63%. Watch items include a recent dip in statewide percentile, a sharp drop in 5th-grade science proficiency from 61.2% to 49.2%, and a higher-than-average student-teacher ratio of 18.8. Overall, Mead combines its size, excellent attendance, and academic consistency to be one of the strongest elementary schools in the region.

879

Students ?

18.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,057

Per pupil spending ?

27.1%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Colorado receive free school meals.

520 Welker Ave.
Mead, CO 80542-9602

(970) 535-4488

District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

Students who attend Mead Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Mead Middle School
High:	Mead High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.5%

Hispanic:

23.8%

Two or more races:

4.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 76th percentile in 2016 → 77th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Colorado average (56% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Colorado elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school56%

District avg49%

Colorado avg41%

220^th of 946

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

12^th of 32Elementary Schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

23^rd of 114St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J 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	74.9	220 of 946	76.7%	★★★★☆
2025	81.2	162 of 950	82.9%	★★★★☆
2024	81.2	161 of 943	82.9%	★★★★☆
2023	80.8	158 of 933	83.1%	★★★★☆
2022	75.1	211 of 921	77.1%	★★★★☆
2021	65.3	262 of 710	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	79.5	172 of 965	82.2%	★★★★☆
2018	58.8	339 of 917	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	66.4	270 of 929	70.9%	★★★★☆
2016	73.2	220 of 914	75.9%	★★★★☆
2015	72.7	221 of 938	76.4%	★★★★☆
2014	55.5	445 of 962	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	60.3	398 of 954	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.2	410 of 935	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	58.5	426 of 935	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	51.0	505 of 925	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	65.8	315 of 872	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	60.8	365 of 849	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	59.4	383 of 852	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	66.3	303 of 829	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	53.1	437 of 823	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2004	51.2	432 of 808	46.5%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	62.4	241 of 695	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	66.6	196 of 694	71.8%	★★★★☆
2024	71.8	174 of 684	74.6%	★★★★☆
2023	67.6	185 of 642	71.2%	★★★★☆
2022	71.0	154 of 595	74.1%	★★★★☆
2021	55.7	190 of 351	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	81.8	104 of 758	86.3%	★★★★☆
2018	48.3	327 of 690	52.6%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	67.4	35 of 119	70.6%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	54.6	85 of 251	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	77.6	29 of 247	88.3%	★★★★☆
2024	72.8	46 of 242	81.0%	★★★★☆
2023	77.9	27 of 197	86.3%	★★★★☆
2022	65.2	35 of 153	77.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	74.9	58 of 322	82.0%	★★★★☆
2025	81.9	19 of 337	94.4%	★★★★★
2024	75.1	50 of 365	86.3%	★★★★☆
2023	88.0	12 of 265	95.5%	★★★★★
2019	78.5	38 of 332	88.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	70.9	191 of 697	72.6%	★★★★☆
2025	81.3	114 of 700	83.7%	★★★★☆
2024	73.2	162 of 683	76.3%	★★★★☆
2023	75.3	139 of 649	78.6%	★★★★☆
2022	60.7	213 of 594	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.9	186 of 352	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	62.2	249 of 764	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.8	298 of 693	57.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	62.9	202 of 547	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	69.5	144 of 551	73.9%	★★★★☆
2024	69.2	143 of 539	73.5%	★★★★☆
2023	69.0	146 of 525	72.2%	★★★★☆
2022	63.3	172 of 454	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.3	176 of 288	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	60.0	214 of 596	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	40.4	197 of 337	41.5%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)82nd percentile+5 vs school

Male (2026)73rd percentile-4 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2025)71st percentile-12 vs school

Hispanic (2026)66th percentile-11 vs school

Female (2026)65th percentile-11 vs school

White (2026)63rd percentile-14 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2025-2026) ?

Math57%+20 vs state

English Language Arts57%+12 vs state

Science49%+13 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, March 3, 2011

my daughter is bit of a Tom-boy. she likes to play rough and doesn't tolerate bullies. she fights for her rights and for other kids when they are bullied. she has been "written-up" for hitting, yelling at someone, and most recently "almost flipping another girl off." after talking with a few parents in this school system, there is definitely something amiss. if your child does not fit the mold, behave 100% of the time, and know the rules of polite society already, be prepared to keep a log book of contact with the principal's office and her staff. we have had social services called on us twice, both were deemed baseless, thank god, but what craziness our experience has been with Mead Elem. oh by the way, my daughter is 6 years old. first grader. yes, all this in just two years. we love the town, and most people here, but this school has a lot of problems right now. 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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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
Mead Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	520 Welker Ave.	Mead	80542	Weld County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(970) 535-4488	879	47	18.8	27.1%	593 (67.5%)	8 (0.9%)	209 (23.8%)	26 (3.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (4.7%)	74.9	220^th of 946 public elementary schools	76.7%		81.2	162^nd of 950 public elementary schools	82.9%	58	45.5	62.1	64.5				57.0	49.7	59.9	62.9				57.2	49.2		$17,057
Fall River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 Deerwood Drive	Longmont	80504	Weld County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(720) 652-7920	520	29	17.9	30.2%	336 (64.6%)	1 (0.2%)	142 (27.3%)	18 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.2%)	79.9	175^th of 946 public elementary schools	81.5%		86.6	111^th of 950 public elementary schools	88.3%	64	56.4	63.0	82.4				66.7	57.5	49.3	66.7				57.7	46.3		$18,940
Alpine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2005 Alpine Street	Longmont	80504	Weld County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(720) 652-8140	388	27	14.6	55.9%	180 (46.4%)	6 (1.5%)	186 (47.9%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.4%)	57.8	379^th of 946 public elementary schools	59.9%		42.6	511^th of 950 public elementary schools	46.2%	132	39.3	47.1	68.8				50.6	41.0	33.3	50.0				41.3	50.0		$20,171
Firestone Charter Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	5753 Twilight Avenue	Firestone	80504	Weld County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 772-3711	600	43	13.8	22.3%	425 (70.8%)	3 (0.5%)	123 (20.5%)	16 (2.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	29 (4.8%)	60.3	355^th of 946 public elementary schools	62.5%		52.7	428^th of 950 public elementary schools	54.9%	73	57.1	58.8	55.7	55.6	75.0	62.2	59.6	60.3	45.6	24.3	27.8	47.5	37.8	40.4	36.2	35.1	$13,547
Timberline Pk-8	Public	PK, KG-8	233 East Mountain View Avenue	Longmont	80504	Weld County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 772-3900	762	56	13.7	83.6%	84 (11.0%)	9 (1.2%)	656 (86.1%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.9%)	13.1	842^nd of 946 public elementary schools	11.0%		11.2	869^th of 950 public elementary schools	8.5%	27	10.8	17.9	31.3	12.2	20.0	9.9	16.6	18.9	22.1	29.9	7.2	16.5	11.8	17.0	10.3	5.5	$21,212
Rocky Mountain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	800 East 5th	Longmont	80504	Weld County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 772-6750	315	23	13.6	82.9%	32 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	277 (87.9%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	13.2	839^th of 946 public elementary schools	11.3%		15.6	799^th of 950 public elementary schools	15.9%	40	25.6	11.8	27.1				21.0	28.2	700.0	726.0				14.5	6.3		$21,231
Centennial Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10290 Neighbors Parkway	Firestone	80504	Weld County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(720) 652-8240	525	33	16.1	33.9%	318 (60.6%)	5 (1.0%)	152 (29.0%)	19 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	28 (5.3%)	45.6	465^th of 946 public elementary schools	50.8%		53.3	423^rd of 950 public elementary schools	55.5%	42	33.3	45.5	47.1				41.9	43.2	34.1	45.6				40.4	30.9		$18,665
Northridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 19th Avenue	Longmont	80501	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 772-3040	318	24	13.2	77.4%	41 (12.9%)	5 (1.6%)	264 (83.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	9.6	892^nd of 946 public elementary schools	5.7%		13.4	832^nd of 950 public elementary schools	12.4%	60	12.1	12.3	13.3				12.5	21.2	21.1	10.0				18.3	10.0		$21,276
Ivy Stockwell Elementary School	Public	K-5	175 Fifth Street	Berthoud	80513	Larimer County	Thompson School District R-2j	No	No	No	No	(970) 613-6100	426	24	17.6	16.4%	324 (76.1%)	1 (0.2%)	70 (16.4%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.6%)	74	225^th of 946 public elementary schools	76.2%		75	226^th of 950 public elementary schools	76.2%	1	51.2	56.5	67.5				58.2	52.3	46.8	54.5				51.6	55.8		$15,326
Columbine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	111 Longs Peak Avenue	Longmont	80504	Weld County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 776-2840	231	19	12.0	89.2%	27 (11.7%)	1 (0.4%)	194 (84.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.2%)	20.9	730^th of 946 public elementary schools	22.8%		23.7	683^rd of 950 public elementary schools	28.1%	47	25.7	15.2	26.2				22.7	37.1	15.2	23.8				25.5	26.2		$22,941

Frequently Asked Questions about Mead Elementary School

What district is Mead Elementary School in?

St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

Is Mead Elementary School a good school?

Mead Elementary School ranks 220^th of 946 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Mead Elementary School?

Students at Mead Elementary School are 67% White, 24% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Mead Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 879 students attended Mead Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Mead Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Mead Middle School
High : Mead High School

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