Meadowlark Elementary School

816 East 7th Street
Gillette, WY 82717
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 239 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Meadowlark Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 239 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Bottom 50% in WY
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Meadowlark Elementary School's student population of 239 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
239 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

Meadowlark Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadowlark Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WY)
#169 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
45-49%
49%
50-54%
53%
30-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
3%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
23%
16%
Black
2%
1%
White
63%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
(22-23)
30.1%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meadowlark Elementary School's ranking?
Meadowlark Elementary School is ranked #169 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Meadowlark Elementary School often compared to?
Meadowlark Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillcrest Elementary School, Wagonwheel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Meadowlark Elementary School?
239 students attend Meadowlark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Meadowlark Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meadowlark Elementary School?
Meadowlark Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Meadowlark Elementary School offer ?
Meadowlark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meadowlark Elementary School part of?
Meadowlark Elementary School is part of Campbell County School District #1.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
THIS SCHOOL WAS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS,,, ALL THE STAFF WAS VERY FRIENDLY AND APPROACHABLE,,,MORE POWER TO THIS SCHOOL AND GOD BLESS ALL OF THEM,,,
- Posted by Parent - FERNAND

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 239 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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