Serving 529 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Meadowbrook Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Meadowbrook Elementary serves the western part of its school district in Kansas City, MO, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Parents can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school from anywhere within the zone, which extends up to 2.2 miles from the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meadowbrook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Meadowbrook Elementary School's student population of 529 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
529 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
School Rankings
Meadowbrook Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadowbrook Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#642 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Green
School Mascot
Roadrunners
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadowbrook Elementary School's ranking?
Meadowbrook Elementary School is ranked #642 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Meadowbrook Elementary School?
529 students attend Meadowbrook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Meadowbrook Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meadowbrook Elementary School?
Meadowbrook Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Meadowbrook Elementary School offer ?
Meadowbrook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meadowbrook Elementary School part of?
Meadowbrook Elementary School is part of North Kansas City 74 School District.
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