Meadowlark Elementary

Summary:

Meadowlark Elementary is a public elementary school in Wichita, Kansas, serving 367 students in grades K-5. As part of the highly-ranked Andover School District, Meadowlark consistently performs among the top 60-102 elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating in 2023-2024 and 4-star ratings in recent years.

Meadowlark's academic excellence is evident across the board, with students outperforming the Andover district and the state of Kansas in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's performance is particularly impressive in the upper elementary grades, with 3rd, 4th, and 5th-graders often exceeding the Andover and Kansas averages by a significant margin. Meadowlark also demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, supporting diverse student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with many of these groups ranking in the top 10-185 among Kansas elementary schools.

While Meadowlark is a standout school, the Andover district as a whole boasts impressive academic results, with schools like Wheatland Elementary and Robert M. Martin Elementary also demonstrating strong performance. Meadowlark's commitment to personalized attention, with a relatively low student-teacher ratio, and its consistent academic excellence make it a model for other elementary schools to emulate.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1122 N. 159th St. East
       Wichita, KS  67230


(316) 218-4630

District: Andover

SchoolDigger Rank:
60th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,087 Help


Students who attend Meadowlark Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Andover Central Middle School
High:    Andover Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  367

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.2%
Hispanic:
9.0%
Two or more races:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Meadowlark Elementary ranks better than 90.8% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Andover School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.2%), Hispanic (9%), two or more races (8.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meadowlark Elementary is 16, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Andover School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meadowlark Elementary is $10,087, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Andover School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meadowlark Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Meadowlark Elementary 60th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Meadowlark Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Andover:

SchoolDigger ranks Andover 15th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Meadowlark Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Meadowlark Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 45.69 373rd 585 36.2%
2007 77.64 89th 600 85.2%
2008 67.73 218th 614 64.5%
2009 77.78 67th 621 89.2%
2010 81.44 39th 630 93.8%
2011 75.00 99th 631 84.3%
2012 78.32 46th 660 93.0%
2013 79.66 63rd 668 90.6%
2015 82.33 79th 678 88.3%
2016 87.03 63rd 656 90.4%
2017 82.78 84th 659 87.3%
2018 84.73 69th 656 89.5%
2019 77.62 109th 667 83.7%
2021 73.56 140th 670 79.1%
2022 61.80 230th 668 65.6%
2023 80.00 102nd 660 84.5%
2024 87.56 60th 653 90.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Meadowlark Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.51 17th 193 91.2%
2021 68.18 42nd 214 80.4%
2022 50.62 133rd 305 56.4%
2024 77.35 39th 306 87.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meadowlark Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.13 18th 541 96.7%
2024 91.22 11th 546 98.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Meadowlark Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.54 54th 574 90.6%
2019 83.42 59th 591 90.0%
2021 64.08 185th 591 68.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Meadowlark Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.51 17th 193 91.2%
2021 68.18 42nd 214 80.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Meadowlark Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.61 88th 575 84.7%
2019 65.78 165th 586 71.8%
2021 78.30 98th 605 83.8%
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Rank History for White students at Meadowlark Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.65 84th 574 85.4%
2019 73.26 118th 592 80.1%
2021 66.71 165th 587 71.9%
2022 54.50 257th 596 56.9%
2023 73.37 117th 584 80.0%
2024 83.72 61st 579 89.5%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Meadowlark Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 376 5 7 6 3 n/a n/a 0 397
1999 407 3 10 7 6 n/a n/a 0 433
2000 419 4 8 10 6 n/a n/a 0 447
2001 330 2 4 4 6 n/a n/a 0 346
2002 315 4 8 6 1 n/a n/a 0 334
2003 315 4 8 6 1 n/a n/a 0 334
2004 319 2 9 9 1 n/a n/a 0 340
2005 343 3 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2006 354 0 7 8 1 n/a n/a 8 378
2007 324 2 5 10 4 n/a n/a 0 345
2008 369 5 9 10 6 n/a n/a 0 399
2009 505 11 16 16 9 n/a n/a 4 561
2010 304 3 7 26 0 0 19 0 359
2011 306 4 7 26 1 0 20 0 364
2012 296 5 7 22 1 0 19 0 350
2013 287 4 8 27 1 0 24 0 351
2014 279 4 6 24 0 1 18 0 332
2015 269 3 9 24 0 1 12 0 318
2016 261 8 11 22 1 1 7 0 311
2017 260 4 15 26 0 1 14 0 320
2018 260 9 18 28 1 1 12 0 329
2019 244 6 17 25 1 1 11 0 305
2020 232 5 16 30 1 0 15 0 299
2021 219 7 12 30 0 0 16 0 284
2022 252 14 12 33 0 0 29 0 340
2023 276 14 13 33 1 0 30 0 367

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Meadowlark Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 397 19.2 20.7 11.6
1999 433 23.1 18.7 11.1
2000 447 24.1 18.5 9.8
2001 346 22.4 15.4 5.2
2002 334 21.9 15.3 5.7
2003 334 21.9 15.3 5.7
2004 340 21.0 16.2 4.7
2005 362 22.6 16.0 4.7
2006 378 25.8 14.7 5.4
2007 345 25.1 13.7 10.1
2008 399 23.9 16.7 10.5
2009 561 30.9 18.2 9.7
2010 359 22.8 15.7 11.1
2011 364 22.4 16.2 9.3
2012 350 23.9 14.6 11.7
2013 351 22.4 15.6 12.5
2014 332 22.8 14.5 10.8
2015 318 22.0 14.4 12.6
2016 311 22.0 14.1 13.5
2017 320 18.6 17.2 14.4
2018 329 21.2 15.5 14.6
2019 305 18.5 16.4 15.1
2020 299 18.8 15.9 9
2021 284 18.8 15.1 6.7
2022 340 20.8 16.3 7.1
2023 367 22.9 16.0 20.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Meadowlark Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 397 19.2 20.7 11.6
1999 433 23.1 18.7 11.1
2000 447 24.1 18.5 9.8
2001 346 22.4 15.4 5.2
2002 334 21.9 15.3 5.7
2003 334 21.9 15.3 5.7
2004 340 21.0 16.2 4.7
2005 362 22.6 16.0 4.7
2006 378 25.8 14.7 5.4
2007 345 25.1 13.7 10.1
2008 399 23.9 16.7 10.5
2009 561 30.9 18.2 9.7
2010 359 22.8 15.7 11.1
2011 364 22.4 16.2 9.3
2012 350 23.9 14.6 11.7
2013 351 22.4 15.6 12.5
2014 332 22.8 14.5 10.8
2015 318 22.0 14.4 12.6
2016 311 22.0 14.1 13.5
2017 320 18.6 17.2 14.4
2018 329 21.2 15.5 14.6
2019 305 18.5 16.4 15.1
2020 299 18.8 15.9 9
2021 284 18.8 15.1 6.7
2022 340 20.8 16.3 7.1
2023 367 22.9 16.0 20.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Meadowlark Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $439 (4.4%) $9,649 (95.7%) $10,087

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Meadowlark Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 109th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 102nd of 660 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meadowlark Elementary)6460.3
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Andover)67.857.6
 10.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Meadowlark Elementary)7074.6
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Andover)72.968.1
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Meadowlark Elementary)65.263.5
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Andover)71.165.6
 5.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Meadowlark Elementary)58.754
 4.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Andover)61.262.1
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Meadowlark Elementary)55.147.6
 7.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Andover)64.754.7
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Meadowlark Elementary)33.347.6
 14.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Andover)47.953
 5.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Meadowlark Elementary)49.346
 3.3%
   5th Grade Science (Andover)58.753
 5.7%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students305367
 20.3%
African American614
 133.3%
American Indian11
Asian1713
 23.5%
Hispanic2533
 32%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White244276
 13.1%
Two or More Races1130
 172.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.1%20.7%
 5.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Meadowlark Elementary

Yes. Meadowlark Elementary ranks in the top 9.2% of Kansas elementary schools.

Students at Meadowlark Elementary are 75% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 367 students attended Meadowlark Elementary.

Students who attend Meadowlark Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Andover Central Middle School
High : Andover Central High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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