Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School vs Meridian Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
Meridian Elementary School
Broomfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
525 students
| Measure | Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School Westminster, Colorado | Meridian Elementary School Broomfield, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #519 of 993 | #96 of 993 |
| National rank | #30133 of 50,301 | #8399 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 465 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | 22.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 66% |
| city | Westminster | Broomfield |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meridian Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 42.7).
- •Meridian Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 38%).
- •Meridian Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 50%).
- •Meridian Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 56.6%).
- •Meridian Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 17.9).
- •Meridian Elementary School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 465.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School better than Meridian Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Meridian Elementary School ranks higher (74.3 vs 42.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School and Meridian Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Westminster and Broomfield in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School: 465. Meridian Elementary School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School and Meridian Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School is 519th of 993 and Meridian Elementary School is 96th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).