Meadowlark Cottage Day Program serves 14 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
14 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
36%
Black
22%
5%
White
64%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Meadowlark Cottage Day Program?
14 students attend Meadowlark Cottage Day Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Meadowlark Cottage Day Program students are White, 22% of students are Black, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadowlark Cottage Day Program?
Meadowlark Cottage Day Program has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Meadowlark Cottage Day Program offer ?
Meadowlark Cottage Day Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Meadowlark Cottage Day Program part of?
Meadowlark Cottage Day Program is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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