Meiklejohn Elementary vs Ralston Valley Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 512 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meiklejohn Elementary
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students
Ralston Valley Senior High School
Arvada · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,875 students
| Measure | Meiklejohn Elementary Arvada, Colorado | Ralston Valley Senior High School Arvada, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #50 of 993 | #16 of 307 |
| National rank | #5797 of 50,301 | #1476 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 521 | 1,875 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 1,875 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.1% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 72% |
| city | Arvada | Arvada |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.6 vs 78.7).
- •Ralston Valley Senior High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Ralston Valley Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 76%).
- •Meiklejohn Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.1% vs 9%).
- •Meiklejohn Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 21.6).
- •Ralston Valley Senior High School is the larger school with 1,875 students compared with 521.
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 Meiklejohn Elementary better than Ralston Valley Senior High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Meiklejohn Elementary and Ralston Valley Senior High School?
About 512 m in a straight line, between Arvada and Arvada in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meiklejohn Elementary: 521. Ralston Valley Senior High School: 1,875. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meiklejohn Elementary and Ralston Valley Senior High School rank in Colorado?
Meiklejohn Elementary is 50th of 993 and Ralston Valley Senior High School is 16th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).