Meadow Community School

Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St

375 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Based on current educational data and district information, here is a summary of Meadow Community School:

Meadow Community School, located in Thornton, Colorado, operates as a specialized educational facility within the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. Rather than serving as a traditional neighborhood elementary or high school, the institution functions as a community-based program designed to support students who require alternative learning environments. Its mission focuses on providing structured academic and behavioral interventions, aiming to help students develop the necessary skills to succeed both in the classroom and within their broader community.

The school is characterized by its small class sizes and personalized approach to education, which allows staff to provide targeted support tailored to each student's individual needs. By emphasizing social-emotional growth alongside standard academic curriculum, Meadow Community School serves as a vital resource for families and students who benefit from a more focused, supportive, and intensive educational setting than what is typically found in larger, comprehensive school environments.

375

Total Students

18.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meadow Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	296
Black	7
Asian	18
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

Hispanic
296 (78.9 %)
White
42 (11.2 %)
Asian
18 (4.8 %)
Two or More
11 (2.9 %)
Black
7 (1.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St
Phone:	(303)853-1500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 51

Grade 7 54

Grade 8 45