Meadow Lane Elementary

Summary:

Meadow Lane Elementary is a public elementary school in Olathe, Kansas, serving 385 students in grades PK-5. This school has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state, ranking 7th out of 653 Kansas elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Meadow Lane Elementary significantly outperforms the Olathe district and the state of Kansas in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 69.45% of Meadow Lane students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 42.71% in Olathe and 33.55% statewide. The school also consistently ranks among the top schools in Kansas for the performance of various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, and special education students.

While Meadow Lane Elementary is a top-performing school, the nearby schools in the Olathe district show a wide range of performance levels. Schools like Northview Elementary, Fairview Elementary, and Mahaffie Elementary have significantly lower academic proficiency rates compared to Meadow Lane, suggesting that the quality of education can vary within the same district. Additionally, Meadow Lane Elementary has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 3.15% to 6.75% over the past few years, which is significantly lower than the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 21880 College Blvd
       Olathe, KS  66061


(913) 780-7550

District: Olathe

SchoolDigger Rank:
7th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,651 Help


Students who attend Meadow Lane Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Prairie Trail Middle School
High:    Olathe Northwest High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  385

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.3%
Asian:
7.5%
Hispanic:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.8% Help


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Compare Details Meadow Lane Elementary ranks better than 98.9% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 2nd among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Olathe School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.3%), Asian (7.5%), Hispanic (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meadow Lane Elementary is 14.3. 24 elementary schools in the Olathe School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meadow Lane Elementary is $9,651. 30 elementary schools in the Olathe School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meadow Lane Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Meadow Lane Elementary 7th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Meadow Lane Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Special Education students:
White students:


Olathe:

SchoolDigger ranks Olathe 55th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Meadow Lane Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Meadow Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.88 88th 585 85.0%
2007 70.06 187th 600 68.8%
2008 65.38 243rd 614 60.4%
2009 68.87 183rd 621 70.5%
2010 68.02 206th 630 67.3%
2011 73.38 129th 631 79.6%
2012 73.26 122nd 660 81.5%
2013 75.04 135th 668 79.8%
2015 89.55 31st 678 95.4%
2016 92.18 27th 656 95.9%
2017 83.93 74th 659 88.8%
2018 84.33 71st 656 89.2%
2019 85.79 57th 667 91.5%
2021 94.01 23rd 670 96.6%
2022 97.32 2nd 668 99.7%
2023 95.15 15th 660 97.7%
2024 96.53 7th 653 98.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Meadow Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.82 19th 296 93.6%
2024 89.09 16th 306 94.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Meadow Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.50 88th 574 84.7%
2019 83.70 56th 591 90.5%
2021 92.26 23rd 591 96.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Meadow Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.43 46th 575 92.0%
2019 85.73 58th 586 90.1%
2021 92.75 28th 605 95.4%
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Rank History for White students at Meadow Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.02 80th 574 86.1%
2019 83.16 60th 592 89.9%
2021 93.88 15th 587 97.4%
2022 96.05 2nd 596 99.7%
2023 92.65 15th 584 97.4%
2024 95.28 5th 579 99.1%
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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 Meadow Lane Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 305 5 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1989 351 2 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1990 395 7 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 410
1991 432 11 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1992 380 7 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1993 420 8 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1994 451 11 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1995 508 12 6 8 1 n/a n/a 0 535
1996 508 12 6 8 1 n/a n/a 0 535
1997 531 6 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1998 360 5 11 6 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1999 344 7 9 5 1 n/a n/a 0 366
2000 352 8 16 7 1 n/a n/a 0 384
2001 346 9 14 8 3 n/a n/a 0 380
2002 363 10 14 11 5 n/a n/a 0 403
2003 363 10 14 11 5 n/a n/a 0 403
2004 380 7 12 12 7 n/a n/a 1 419
2005 389 6 15 15 7 n/a n/a 7 439
2006 408 11 15 10 5 n/a n/a 4 453
2007 426 12 26 12 3 n/a n/a 7 486
2008 491 12 40 13 2 n/a n/a 13 571
2009 250 6 16 5 2 n/a n/a 8 287
2010 297 3 24 18 1 0 8 0 351
2011 274 3 28 19 1 0 8 0 333
2012 316 5 23 24 0 1 7 0 376
2013 356 2 26 23 1 0 10 0 418
2014 372 7 26 19 4 0 7 0 435
2015 336 3 26 15 3 0 5 0 388
2016 326 3 27 18 3 0 5 0 382
2017 331 5 22 24 4 0 4 0 390
2018 357 7 26 24 2 0 8 0 424
2019 355 8 28 28 1 0 10 0 430
2020 332 9 31 25 1 0 13 0 411
2021 332 8 34 23 2 0 14 0 413
2022 329 14 33 18 1 0 8 0 403
2023 317 12 29 14 1 0 12 0 385

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 Meadow Lane Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 318 22.0 14.4 0
1989 359 25.0 14.3 n/a
1990 410 27.0 15.1 0
1991 454 28.8 15.7 n/a
1992 395 27.4 14.4 3
1993 434 27.1 16.0 1.8
1994 470 29.0 16.2 1.7
1995 535 34.4 15.6 2.4
1996 535 34.4 15.6 2.4
1997 554 35.2 15.7 2.3
1998 382 25.6 14.9 2.1
1999 366 25.2 14.5 1.1
2000 384 30.3 12.7 1.8
2001 380 42.9 8.9 0.5
2002 403 27.6 14.6 0.7
2003 403 27.6 14.6 0.7
2004 419 28.4 14.8 2.6
2005 439 36.6 12.0 3
2006 453 30.4 14.9 3.1
2007 486 34.9 13.9 3.8
2008 571 33.8 16.9 5.2
2009 287 22.3 12.9 3.2
2010 351 25.0 14.0 3.1
2011 333 22.5 14.8 3
2012 376 24.1 15.5 4.8
2013 418 24.1 17.3 5.3
2014 435 25.0 17.4 6
2015 388 25.0 15.5 3.6
2016 382 n/a n/a 3.9
2017 390 24.4 15.9 3.3
2018 424 25.9 16.3 2.6
2019 430 26.6 16.1 4.2
2020 411 23.7 17.3 3.6
2021 413 25.3 16.2 3.1
2022 403 27.8 14.4 3.5
2023 385 26.8 14.3 6.8

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 Meadow Lane Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 318 22.0 14.4 0
1989 359 25.0 14.3 n/a
1990 410 27.0 15.1 0
1991 454 28.8 15.7 n/a
1992 395 27.4 14.4 3
1993 434 27.1 16.0 1.8
1994 470 29.0 16.2 1.7
1995 535 34.4 15.6 2.4
1996 535 34.4 15.6 2.4
1997 554 35.2 15.7 2.3
1998 382 25.6 14.9 2.1
1999 366 25.2 14.5 1.1
2000 384 30.3 12.7 1.8
2001 380 42.9 8.9 0.5
2002 403 27.6 14.6 0.7
2003 403 27.6 14.6 0.7
2004 419 28.4 14.8 2.6
2005 439 36.6 12.0 3
2006 453 30.4 14.9 3.1
2007 486 34.9 13.9 3.8
2008 571 33.8 16.9 5.2
2009 287 22.3 12.9 3.2
2010 351 25.0 14.0 3.1
2011 333 22.5 14.8 3
2012 376 24.1 15.5 4.8
2013 418 24.1 17.3 5.3
2014 435 25.0 17.4 6
2015 388 25.0 15.5 3.6
2016 382 n/a n/a 3.9
2017 390 24.4 15.9 3.3
2018 424 25.9 16.3 2.6
2019 430 26.6 16.1 4.2
2020 411 23.7 17.3 3.6
2021 413 25.3 16.2 3.1
2022 403 27.8 14.4 3.5
2023 385 26.8 14.3 6.8

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Meadow Lane Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $390 (4.0%) $9,260 (95.9%) $9,651

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Meadow Lane Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 57th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 15th of 660 Elementary schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meadow Lane Elementary)62.771
 8.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Olathe)51.246.9
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Meadow Lane Elementary)71.693.5
 21.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Olathe)59.464
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Meadow Lane Elementary)69.270
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Olathe)56.153.2
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Meadow Lane Elementary)43.175.7
 32.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Olathe)41.953.9
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Meadow Lane Elementary)72.571.2
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Olathe)54.852.5
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Meadow Lane Elementary)52.257.6
 5.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Olathe)39.548.3
 8.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Meadow Lane Elementary)60.962.1
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Olathe)48.751.7
 3%
   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 Students430385
 10.5%
African American812
 50%
American Indian11
Asian2829
 3.6%
Hispanic2814
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White355317
 10.7%
Two or More Races1012
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.2%6.8%
 2.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Meadow Lane Elementary

Students who attend Meadow Lane Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Prairie Trail Middle School
High : Olathe Northwest High School

Students at Meadow Lane Elementary are 82% White, 8% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Yes! Meadow Lane Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 7th of 653 Kansas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 385 students attended Meadow Lane Elementary.


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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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