Meadowlark Elementary School

4415 Durston
Bozeman, MT 59771
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meadowlark Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 511 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 20% in MT
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Meadowlark Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

School Overview

Meadowlark Elementary School's student population of 511 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
511 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Meadowlark Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadowlark Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#75 out of 722 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Meadowlark Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Meadowlark Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Meadowlark Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Meadowlark Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Meadowlark Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Meadowlark Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Meadowlark Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Meadowlark Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
83%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Meadowlark Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Meadowlark Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Meadowlark Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Meadowlark Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Meadowlark Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Meadowlark Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meadowlark Elementary School's ranking?
Meadowlark Elementary School is ranked #75 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Meadowlark Elementary School often compared to?
Meadowlark Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emily Dickinson School, Hyalite Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Meadowlark Elementary School?
511 students attend Meadowlark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Meadowlark Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadowlark Elementary School?
Meadowlark Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Meadowlark Elementary School offer ?
Meadowlark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Meadowlark Elementary School part of?
Meadowlark Elementary School is part of Bozeman Elementary School District.

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5   3/1/2024
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 511 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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