Meadows Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Meadows Elementary serves the northern part of Topeka, KS, covering an area of approximately 4.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meadows Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (23-24)
426 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
School Motto
We can. We will. Watch us!
School Rankings
Meadows Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#519 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
34%
22%
Black
14%
7%
White
37%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadows Elementary School's ranking?
Meadows Elementary School is ranked #519 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Meadows Elementary School often compared to?
Meadows Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scott Dual Language Magnet, Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Meadows Elementary School?
426 students attend Meadows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Meadows Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Meadows Elementary School offer ?
Meadows Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meadows Elementary School part of?
Meadows Elementary School is part of Topeka Public Schools.
In what neighborhood is Meadows Elementary School located?
Meadows Elementary School is located in the Ward Meade neighborhood of Topeka, KS.
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