Meadowlark Ridge Elem
#278 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#24405 of 50,301 nationally
About Meadowlark Ridge Elem
Meadowlark Ridge Elem is a public elementary located in Salina, in the Salina school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 431 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 278th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 431.
There are 13 schools in Salina; Meadowlark Ridge Elem ranks 1st of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)40%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)36.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.9
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 Ridge Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Meadowlark Ridge Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lakewood Middle School
Salina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
647 students · 2.0 km away
Oakdale Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students · 2.4 km away
Salina High Central
Salina · Public high · Grades 9–12
934 students · 2.7 km away
Heusner Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students · 3.1 km away
Stewart Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students · 3.9 km away
Cottonwood Elementary School
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
326 students · 3.9 km away
Salina South Middle
Salina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
782 students · 4.3 km away
Salina High South
Salina · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,046 students · 4.7 km away
Sunset Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students · 5.1 km away
Coronado Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students · 5.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
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431 students
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431 students
Indian Valley Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
431 students
Lowell Brune Elementary School
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
Prairie Creek Elementary
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
432 students
Liberty View Elementary
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades K–5
430 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Meadowlark Ridge Elem a good school?
Meadowlark Ridge Elem has a Success Index (US) of 51.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #278 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 Ridge Elem rank in Kansas?
Meadowlark Ridge Elem ranks #278 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #24405 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Meadowlark Ridge Elem?
Meadowlark Ridge Elem had 431 students in 2025.
Is Meadowlark Ridge Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Meadowlark Ridge Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Meadowlark Ridge Elem?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Meadowlark Ridge Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.