Excellent
#255 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 14% in state
Maple Grove Elementary School
Elementary School · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Golden, CO
A Jefferson County School District No. R-1 elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3085 ALKIRE STREET, Golden, CO 80401
- Math 66% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maple Grove Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Maple Grove Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,536/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Golden), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$112,444
Median home value
$748,800
Median rent
$1,868/mo
College educated
56.9%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stober Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Prospect Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 594 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Fatima Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| Welchester Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 263 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
- Schools in district
- 148
- Rank in district
- #20 of 140
- District spending per student
- $14,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Maple Grove Elementary School is listed in Jefferson County School District No. R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maple Grove Elementary School
Maple Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Golden, CO, part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, serving approximately 379 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #255 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maple Grove Elementary School
What grades does Maple Grove Elementary School serve?
Maple Grove Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Maple Grove Elementary School?
Maple Grove Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Grove Elementary School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maple Grove Elementary School rank in CO?
Maple Grove Elementary School ranks #255 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Maple Grove Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Maple Grove Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Maple Grove Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maple Grove Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Maple Grove Elementary School a charter school?
No, Maple Grove Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maple Grove Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Maple Grove Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maple Grove Elementary School?
15.0% of students at Maple Grove Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (303) 982-5808
- Area population (ZIP 80401)
- 43,429
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80401; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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