Meadowlark Elementary School

550 South Burritt Avenue
Buffalo, WY 82834
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Meadowlark Elementary School serves 211 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 85-89%
  • : 60-64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Meadowlark Elementary School's student population of 211 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
211 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering All Students to Thrive

School Rankings

The diversity score of Meadowlark Elementary School is 0.25, which is less 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)
(12-13)
85-89%
77%
(12-13)
60-64%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
16%
Black
n/a
1%
White
86%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.25
(22-23)
12.8%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% WY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% WY state average).
How many students attend Meadowlark Elementary School?
211 students attend Meadowlark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Meadowlark Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meadowlark Elementary School?
Meadowlark Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Meadowlark Elementary School offer ?
Meadowlark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meadowlark Elementary School part of?
Meadowlark Elementary School is part of Johnson County School District #1.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 85-89%
  • : 60-64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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