Meadowlark Elementary School

550 South Burritt Avenue
Buffalo, WY 82834
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Meadowlark Elementary School serves 247 students in grades Kindergarten-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 10:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 85-89%
  • : 60-64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Meadowlark Elementary School's student population of 247 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Empowering All Students to Thrive

School Rankings

The diversity score of Meadowlark Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. 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
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
92%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
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?
247 students attend Meadowlark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Meadowlark Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meadowlark Elementary School?
Meadowlark Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, 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 Kindergarten-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: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 85-89%
  • : 60-64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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