Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meadowthorpe Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meadowthorpe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Meadowthorpe Elementary School's student population of 462 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
462 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Meadowthorpe Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadowthorpe Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#87 out of 1230 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
16%
8%
Black
27%
11%
White
41%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadowthorpe Elementary School's ranking?
Meadowthorpe Elementary School is ranked #87 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Meadowthorpe Elementary School often compared to?
Meadowthorpe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Meadowthorpe Elementary School?
462 students attend Meadowthorpe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Meadowthorpe Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadowthorpe Elementary School?
Meadowthorpe Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Meadowthorpe Elementary School offer ?
Meadowthorpe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Meadowthorpe Elementary School part of?
Meadowthorpe Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.
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