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 (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Attendance Zone: Meadowlark Elementary serves the northern part of Buffalo, WY, covering an extensive area of approximately 2,317 square miles. Families within this zone typically face a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 41.1 miles away.
- 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)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
211 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)85-89%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
16%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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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