A
Very Good
86/100

Mead Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 520 WELKER AVE., Mead, CO 80542
Overall
A
86/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 60% · Math 53% proficient · 80th percentile in Colorado
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Colorado schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

86
Repit Score
out of 100
873
Students
enrolled
19.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%80/100reading 78th percentile, math 83rd percentile among Colorado elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 27% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Colorado schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +8 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Colorado. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency60% (+14 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency53% (+20 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Colorado state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%57%reading +5 pts, math +9 pts77th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%35%reading +25 pts, math +13 pts87th percentile (list)
Low-income45%35%reading +16 pts, math +14 pts88th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 520 WELKER AVE.
City Mead
ZIP Code 80542
District 0805370
NCES School ID 080537000914
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 80542

Understanding the community around Mead Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $126,750
Per Capita Income $47,157
Poverty Rate 2.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 65.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.2%
High School or Higher 91.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $502,900
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied 96.6%
Renter-Occupied 3.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Mead Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 69.6%
Hispanic/Latino 21.8%
Two or More Races 4.2%
Asian 3.1%
Black 0.9%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 873
Teachers (FTE) 44.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Mead Elementary School?
Mead Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 86 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Mead Elementary School?
Mead Elementary School has 873 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1.
What grades does Mead Elementary School serve?
Mead Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Mead Elementary School receive per student?
Mead Elementary School receives $14,058 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Mead Elementary School in 80542 ▼
Avg Home Value
$554,158
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,683
1-Year Change
-1.3%
% Renters
3.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026