Meadowlark Elementary School (Ranked Top 10% for 2025-26)

4415 Durston
Bozeman, MT 59771

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Serving 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meadowlark Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving is 52% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving is 58% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).

The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 511 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
: Top 10% in MT
: 52% (Top 20%)
: 58% (Top 20%)
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Meadowlark Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

School Overview

Meadowlark Elementary School's student population of 511 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Meadowlark Elementary School
Pre-K	2
Kind	81
1	86
2	85
3	88
4	80
5	89

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Total Students

511 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Meadowlark Elementary School
2023	495
2022	486
2021	493
2020	530
2019	530
2018	506
2017	506
2016	440
2015	364
2014	236

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Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Meadowlark Elementary School
2023	31
2022	30
2021	30
2020	30
2019	30
2018	29
2017	29
2016	24
2015	20
2014	14

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School Motto

'Truth and Honor'

School Rankings

Meadowlark Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Meadowlark Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

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State Level (MT)

#67 out of 696 schools
(Top 10%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Meadowlark Elementary School
2023	#67
2022	#75
2021	#50
2019	#45
2018	#60
2017	#129
2016	#43
2015	#15

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52%

37%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Meadowlark Elementary School	Montana	Bozeman Elementary School District
2023	52%	37%	57%
2022	50%	35%	56%
2021	64%	36%	56%
2019	65%	42%	61%
2018	57%	42%	59%
2017	49%	41%	55%
2016	62%	43%	56%
2015	69%	40%	57%

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58%

46%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2015-2022)
Year	Meadowlark Elementary School	Montana	Bozeman Elementary School District
2022	58%	46%	66%
2021	64%	47%	66%
2019	66%	50%	70%
2018	67%	51%	59%
2017	67%	51%	70%
2016	67%	50%	69%
2015	69%	48%	70%

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65-69%

37%

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Meadowlark Elementary School	Montana	Bozeman Elementary School District
2023	16:1	12:1	15:1
2022	16:1	12:1	15:1
2021	16:1	12:1	15:1
2020	18:1	12:1	17:1
2019	18:1	12:1	17:1
2018	17:1	14:1	17:1
2017	17:1	12:1	17:1
2016	18:1	14:1	17:1
2015	18:1	14:1	16:1
2014	17:1	12:1	16:1

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American Indian

10%

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Meadowlark Elementary School	Montana	Bozeman Elementary School District
2023	1%	10%	2%
2022	1%	11%	2%
2021	1%	11%	2%
2020	1%	11%	1%
2019	1%	11%	1%
2018	1%	12%	2%
2017	1%	12%	2%
2016	1%	12%	1%
2015	1%	11%	2%
2014	2%	11%	3%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Meadowlark Elementary School	Montana	Bozeman Elementary School District
2023	2%	1%	2%
2022	1%	1%	1%
2021	1%	1%	1%
2015	2%	1%	1%
2014	3%	1%	2%

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Hispanic

11%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Meadowlark Elementary School	Montana	Bozeman Elementary School District
2023	8%	6%	8%
2022	7%	5%	8%
2021	6%	5%	8%
2020	4%	5%	5%
2019	4%	5%	5%
2018	3%	4%	5%
2017	3%	4%	5%
2016	3%	4%	5%
2015	3%	4%	5%
2014	3%	4%	4%

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Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2020)
Year	Meadowlark Elementary School	Montana	Bozeman Elementary School District
2020	1%	1%	1%
2019	1%	1%	1%
2016	2%	1%	1%

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White

83%

77%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Meadowlark Elementary School	Montana	Bozeman Elementary School District
2023	86%	77%	84%
2022	88%	78%	84%
2021	89%	78%	85%
2020	90%	78%	88%
2019	90%	78%	88%
2018	90%	79%	88%
2017	90%	79%	88%
2016	91%	79%	89%
2015	91%	80%	89%
2014	91%	80%	88%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Meadowlark Elementary School	Montana	Bozeman Elementary School District
2023	3%	5%	4%
2022	3%	4%	4%
2021	3%	4%	3%
2020	4%	4%	4%
2019	4%	4%	4%
2018	6%	3%	4%
2017	6%	3%	4%
2016	3%	3%	2%
2015	3%	3%	3%
2014	1%	3%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.30

0.40

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Meadowlark Elementary School	Montana	Bozeman Elementary School District
2023	0.26	0.39	0.29
2022	0.22	0.38	0.28
2021	0.21	0.38	0.28
2020	0.19	0.38	0.22
2019	0.19	0.38	0.22
2018	0.19	0.36	0.23
2017	0.19	0.36	0.23
2016	0.17	0.36	0.21
2015	0.17	0.35	0.20
2014	0.18	0.35	0.22

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

42%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Meadowlark Elementary School	Montana	Bozeman Elementary School District
2023	10%	37%	14%
2022	10%	37%	14%
2021	10%	38%	15%
2020	10%	38%	13%
2019	10%	38%	13%
2018	9%	40%	14%
2017	9%	40%	14%
2016	13%	39%	20%
2015	11%	37%	18%
2014	9%	34%	21%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Meadowlark Elementary School	Montana	Bozeman Elementary School District
2023	3%	5%	4%
2022	3%	5%	4%
2021	3%	6%	4%
2020	1%	6%	3%
2019	1%	6%	3%
2018	2%	6%	3%
2017	2%	6%	3%
2015	4%	7%	5%
2014	4%	7%	5%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Bozeman Elementary School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meadowlark Elementary School's ranking?

Meadowlark Elementary School is ranked #67 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Montana.

What schools are Meadowlark Elementary School often compared to?

Meadowlark Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hyalite Elementary School, Emily Dickinson School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).

How many students attend Meadowlark Elementary School?

511 students attend Meadowlark Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

83% of Meadowlark Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Meadowlark Elementary School?

Meadowlark Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.

What grades does Meadowlark Elementary School offer ?

Meadowlark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Meadowlark Elementary School part of?

Meadowlark Elementary School is part of Bozeman Elementary School District.