Serving 212 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Meadowlark Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meadowlark Elementary School's student population of 212 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
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
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
92%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
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?
212 students attend Meadowlark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Meadowlark Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
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 Kindergarten-2
What school district is Meadowlark Elementary School part of?
Meadowlark Elementary School is part of Johnson County School District #1.
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