Serving 381 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Meadowlark Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meadowlark Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Meadowlark Elementary School's student population of 381 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Meadowlark Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadowlark Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#817 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
24%
21%
Black
6%
6%
White
59%
63%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadowlark Elementary School's ranking?
Meadowlark Elementary School is ranked #817 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Meadowlark Elementary School often compared to?
Meadowlark Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Geo E Nettels Elementary School, Lakeside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Meadowlark Elementary School?
381 students attend Meadowlark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Meadowlark Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadowlark Elementary School?
Meadowlark Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Meadowlark Elementary School offer ?
Meadowlark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Meadowlark Elementary School part of?
Meadowlark Elementary School is part of Pittsburg School District.
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