Serving 485 students in grades 5-6, Meadowlark Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meadowlark Elementary School's student population of 485 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Meadowlark Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadowlark Elementary School is 0.42, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#125 out of 309 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
2%
1%
White
75%
76%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadowlark Elementary School's ranking?
Meadowlark Elementary School is ranked #125 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Meadowlark Elementary School?
485 students attend Meadowlark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Meadowlark Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadowlark Elementary School?
Meadowlark Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Meadowlark Elementary School offer ?
Meadowlark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meadowlark Elementary School part of?
Meadowlark Elementary School is part of Laramie County School District #1.
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