Meiklejohn Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Arvada, Colorado 80005 · Jefferson County School District No. R-1
#50 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#5797 of 50,301 nationally
About Meiklejohn Elementary
Meiklejohn Elementary is a public elementary located in Arvada, in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 521 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 78.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 50th of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 521.
There are 29 schools in Arvada; Meiklejohn Elementary ranks 3rd of 27 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)65%
- Reading proficiency (30%)76%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)7.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Meiklejohn Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 7.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 76%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Meiklejohn Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ralston Valley Senior High School
Arvada · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,875 students · 512 m away
Van Arsdale Elementary School
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students · 1.6 km away
Excel Academy Charter School
Arvada · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
445 students · 1.9 km away
Sierra Elementary School
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students · 2.7 km away
Oberon Middle School
Arvada · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students · 3.1 km away
Stott Elementary School
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students · 3.6 km away
Lincoln Charter Academy
Arvada · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
824 students · 3.8 km away
West Woods Elementary School
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades K–5
542 students · 3.9 km away
Fremont Elementary School
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades K–5
268 students · 4.1 km away
Campbell Early Learning Center
Arvada · Public other · Grades PK–PK
198 students · 4.5 km away
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Tavelli Elementary School
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519 students
Patriot Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Meiklejohn Elementary a good school?
Meiklejohn Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 78.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #50 of 993 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Meiklejohn Elementary rank in Colorado?
Meiklejohn Elementary ranks #50 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #5797 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Meiklejohn Elementary?
Meiklejohn Elementary had 521 students in 2025.
Is Meiklejohn Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Meiklejohn Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Meiklejohn Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Meiklejohn Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.