Very Good
#665 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 37% in state
Based on limited data
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
Elementary School · Weld County School District Re-3j · Lochbuie, CO
A Weld County School District Re-3j elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
1501 FLETCHER AVENUE, Lochbuie, CO 80603
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on CO statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Meadow Ridge 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,002/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lochbuie), 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
$112,381
Median home value
$448,700
Median rent
$1,841/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
89.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80603; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elaine S. Padilla Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| Bromley East Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 1,215 | Compare → |
| Foundations AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 767 | Compare → |
| Mary E Pennock Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 619 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Weld County School District Re-3j
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,061NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Meadow Ridge Elementary School is listed in Weld County School District RE-3J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meadow Ridge Elementary School
Meadow Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lochbuie, CO, part of Weld County School District Re-3j, serving approximately 350 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #665 of 1,815 schools in CO. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meadow Ridge Elementary School
What grades does Meadow Ridge Elementary School serve?
Meadow Ridge Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
Meadow Ridge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Ridge Elementary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meadow Ridge Elementary School rank in CO?
Meadow Ridge Elementary School ranks #665 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Meadow Ridge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Meadow Ridge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Meadow Ridge Elementary School a charter school?
No, Meadow Ridge Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meadow Ridge Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Meadow Ridge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
62.6% of students at Meadow Ridge 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 350
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Weld County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (303) 536-2400
- Area population (ZIP 80603)
- 16,105
- Area average commute
- 35.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 80603; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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