Meadowlark Elementary vs Trail Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wyoming, United States, 270 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadowlark Elementary
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
239 students
Trail Elementary
Torrington · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
239 students
| Measure | Meadowlark Elementary Gillette, Wyoming | Trail Elementary Torrington, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 151 | #120 of 151 |
| National rank | #28859 of 50,301 | #24712 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 239 | 239 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 40% |
| city | Gillette | Torrington |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Trail Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 44.6).
- •Meadowlark Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Trail Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Trail Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 70.7%).
- •Meadowlark Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.6).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Meadowlark Elementary better than Trail Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Trail Elementary ranks higher (50.7 vs 44.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Meadowlark Elementary and Trail Elementary?
About 270 km in a straight line, between Gillette and Torrington in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadowlark Elementary: 239. Trail Elementary: 239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadowlark Elementary and Trail Elementary rank in Wyoming?
Meadowlark Elementary is 129th of 151 and Trail Elementary is 120th of 151 among elementary schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).