MEEKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MEEKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Meeker School District Re1 school district, located in MEEKER, CO with about 366 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, MEEKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MEEKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 201 Ute Road in Meeker, Colorado, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community in Rio Blanco County. As part of the Meeker School District RE-1, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for children in their early formative years. The institution is known for its small-town atmosphere, which fosters a close-knit environment where students, teachers, and parents work collaboratively to support student development.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prioritizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics while integrating social-emotional learning to prepare students for future academic success. By taking advantage of its unique location in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Meeker Elementary often incorporates the values of its rural community into its school culture, promoting resilience, character development, and a strong sense of civic responsibility among its student body.

For more information, contact MEEKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (970) 878-9050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

201 UTE ROAD
MEEKER, CO 81641
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MEEKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MEEKER, CO with about 366 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
366
Teachers:
25.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 366 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MEEKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.

White
83.6%
Hispanic/Latino
13.7%
Two or more races
1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.