Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meadow Lands Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Meadow Lands Elementary School serves an attendance zone in the northeast part of Owensboro, KY, covering approximately 8.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meadow Lands Elementary School's student population of 479 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
479 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Meadow Lands Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadow Lands Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#597 out of 1250 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadow Lands Elementary School's ranking?
Meadow Lands Elementary School is ranked #597 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Meadow Lands Elementary School often compared to?
Meadow Lands Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Elementary School, Southern Oaks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Meadow Lands Elementary School?
479 students attend Meadow Lands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Meadow Lands Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meadow Lands Elementary School?
Meadow Lands Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Meadow Lands Elementary School offer ?
Meadow Lands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Meadow Lands Elementary School part of?
Meadow Lands Elementary School is part of Daviess County School District.
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