Ellicott Elementary School vs Meiklejohn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 131 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellicott Elementary School
Ellicott · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
Meiklejohn Elementary
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students
| Measure | Ellicott Elementary School Ellicott, Colorado | Meiklejohn Elementary Arvada, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #600 of 993 | #50 of 993 |
| National rank | #34028 of 50,301 | #5797 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 520 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 7.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 65% |
| city | Ellicott | Arvada |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meiklejohn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 36.9).
- •Meiklejohn Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 27%).
- •Meiklejohn Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 42%).
- •Meiklejohn Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.1% vs 57.5%).
- •Ellicott Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.4).
- •Meiklejohn Elementary is the larger school with 521 students compared with 520.
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 Ellicott Elementary School better than Meiklejohn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Meiklejohn Elementary ranks higher (78.6 vs 36.9 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 Ellicott Elementary School and Meiklejohn Elementary?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Ellicott and Arvada in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellicott Elementary School: 520. Meiklejohn Elementary: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellicott Elementary School and Meiklejohn Elementary rank in Colorado?
Ellicott Elementary School is 600th of 993 and Meiklejohn Elementary is 50th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).