Meadowlark Elementary
#575 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#40400 of 50,301 nationally
About Meadowlark Elementary
Meadowlark Elementary is a public elementary located in Pittsburg, in the Pittsburg school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 403 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 27.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 575th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (75th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 403.
There are 6 schools in Pittsburg; Meadowlark Elementary ranks 5th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)82.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Meadowlark Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Meadowlark Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Pittsburg High
Pittsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,033 students · 1.7 km away
Pittsburg Middle School
Pittsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
692 students · 2.4 km away
Frontenac Jr. High
Frontenac · Public middle · Grades 6–8
219 students · 3.3 km away
Westside Elem
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students · 3.3 km away
Frank Layden Elem
Frontenac · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students · 3.4 km away
Frontenac Sr. High School
Frontenac · Public high · Grades 9–12
298 students · 3.4 km away
Lakeside Elem
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students · 3.9 km away
Geo E Nettels Elem
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
343 students · 4.5 km away
North East High
Arma · Public high · Grades 9–12
133 students · 13 km away
Northeast Elem
Arma · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
338 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
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401 students
Village Elem
Emporia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
401 students
Garnett Elementary School
Garnett · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
401 students
Timber Sage Elementary School
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
401 students
McCarter Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
401 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Meadowlark Elementary a good school?
Meadowlark Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 27.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #575 of 686 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Meadowlark Elementary rank in Kansas?
Meadowlark Elementary ranks #575 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #40400 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Meadowlark Elementary?
Meadowlark Elementary had 403 students in 2025.
Is Meadowlark Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Meadowlark Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Meadowlark Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Meadowlark Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.