Meiklejohn Elementary

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

521 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Meiklejohn Elementary School, located in Arvada, Colorado, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Jefferson County Public Schools district. Known for its strong academic focus and supportive environment, the school emphasizes a well-rounded education that balances rigorous classroom instruction with social-emotional development. It is a central hub for its neighborhood, fostering a collaborative partnership between staff, students, and families to ensure that children feel encouraged and challenged as they navigate their early educational years.

In addition to its core curriculum, Meiklejohn is recognized for maintaining a positive school culture that prioritizes student engagement and inclusivity. The facility is well-integrated into the local community, providing a safe and nurturing campus where extracurricular activities and community involvement are encouraged. By focusing on both academic excellence and character building, the school strives to prepare its students not only for the transition to middle school but for long-term success as responsible members of their community.

521

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meiklejohn Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	416
Hispanic	52
Asian	13
Two or More	38
American Indian	2

White
416 (79.8%)
Hispanic
52 (10.0%)
Two or More
38 (7.3%)
Asian
13 (2.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)982-5695
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 79