Meadows Elementary

Summary:

Meadows Elementary is a public magnet elementary school located in Topeka, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 417 students. The school is part of the Topeka Public Schools district, which is ranked 245 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Meadows Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kansas elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing below average compared to other elementary schools in the state. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics are consistently lower than the Topeka Public Schools district and the state of Kansas averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Meadows Elementary had 27.77% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 21.33% for Topeka Public Schools and 33.55% for the state. In Mathematics, Meadows Elementary had 27.63% of students proficient or better, compared to 18.79% for Topeka Public Schools and 31.6% for the state. The school's performance is particularly low in 3rd grade ELA and Mathematics, where only 20.89% and 24.24% of students, respectively, were proficient or better in 2023-2024.

Meadows Elementary's performance is generally lower than the nearby schools in the Topeka Public Schools district, such as Jardine Elementary, Highland Park Central, and Quincy Elementary. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Whitson Elementary, located about 2.5 miles from Meadows, had significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA (47.71%) and Mathematics (38.8%) compared to Meadows. The nearby Logan Elementary, which is part of the Seaman school district, also outperformed Meadows in both ELA and Mathematics across all grade levels.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 201 SW Clay St
       Topeka, KS  66606


(785) 235-7150

District: Topeka Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
479th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,280 Help


Students who attend Meadows Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Robinson Middle School
High:    Topeka High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  417

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.2%
Hispanic:
27.8%
African American:
18.0%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.4% Help


 See top rated Kansas elementary schools

 Compare Meadows Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Meadows Elementary ranks worse than 73.4% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 5th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Topeka Public Schools District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.92. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Student population at Meadows Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.2%), Hispanic (27.8%), African American (18%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 85.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meadows Elementary is 12.5, which is the 7th best among 14 elementary schools in the Topeka Public Schools District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Meadows Elementary employs 33.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meadows Elementary is $13,280, which is the 4th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Topeka Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meadows Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Meadows Elementary 479th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Meadows Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Topeka Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Topeka Public Schools 245th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Meadows Elementary?

Rank History for Meadows Elementary

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 34.68 446th 585 23.8%
2007 35.20 470th 600 21.7%
2008 37.89 457th 614 25.6%
2009 22.35 539th 621 13.2%
2010 26.68 540th 630 14.3%
2011 20.48 565th 631 10.5%
2012 21.70 579th 660 12.3%
2013 21.47 572nd 668 14.4%
2015 25.05 563rd 678 17.0%
2016 20.89 549th 656 16.3%
2017 22.73 546th 659 17.1%
2018 28.09 508th 656 22.6%
2019 28.22 506th 667 24.1%
2021 29.25 506th 670 24.5%
2022 34.11 466th 668 30.2%
2023 36.70 434th 660 34.2%
2024 29.92 479th 653 26.6%
See the entire list of Kansas Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.59 11th 15 26.7%
2019 55.70 8th 19 57.9%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.57 96th 124 22.6%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.42 98th 140 30.0%
2019 56.64 66th 193 65.8%
2022 20.20 272nd 305 10.8%
2023 46.56 155th 296 47.6%
2024 36.29 185th 306 39.5%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.97 347th 512 32.2%
2019 46.82 277th 509 45.6%
2022 55.10 201st 512 60.7%
2023 50.26 255th 541 52.9%
2024 49.02 268th 546 50.9%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.86 459th 574 20.0%
2019 33.94 405th 591 31.5%
2021 30.76 429th 591 27.4%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.42 98th 140 30.0%
2019 56.64 66th 193 65.8%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.43 413th 575 28.2%
2019 26.33 461st 586 21.3%
2021 32.55 436th 605 27.9%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.66 31st 65 52.3%
2019 41.70 42nd 73 42.5%
2023 51.83 24th 74 67.6%
2024 27.14 60th 72 16.7%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.62 65th 207 68.6%
2019 49.91 103rd 235 56.2%
2021 48.29 109th 229 52.4%
2022 57.08 78th 254 69.3%
2023 74.23 40th 245 83.7%
2024 55.12 99th 260 61.9%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.74 365th 574 36.4%
2019 43.62 342nd 592 42.2%
2021 30.02 445th 587 24.2%
2022 41.71 356th 596 40.3%
2023 41.43 363rd 584 37.8%
2024 41.52 356th 579 38.5%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

Meadows Elementary Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Meadows Elementary.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Meadows Elementary, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Meadows Elementary

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 306 137 9 45 30 n/a n/a 0 527
1998 314 133 7 42 41 n/a n/a 0 537
1999 316 141 5 48 34 n/a n/a 0 544
2000 342 158 6 65 35 n/a n/a 0 606
2001 303 159 7 58 29 n/a n/a 0 556
2002 299 155 8 73 14 n/a n/a 0 549
2003 299 155 8 73 14 n/a n/a 0 549
2004 284 107 5 45 4 n/a n/a 108 553
2005 252 101 4 40 6 n/a n/a 93 496
2006 244 113 3 44 5 n/a n/a 71 480
2007 263 179 3 68 7 n/a n/a 12 532
2008 265 157 2 59 9 n/a n/a 16 508
2009 277 165 3 62 11 n/a n/a 15 533
2010 257 147 1 63 14 0 70 0 552
2011 261 126 2 66 12 0 75 0 542
2012 237 109 1 143 9 0 94 0 593
2013 238 86 1 173 12 1 84 0 595
2014 245 68 3 191 7 0 79 0 593
2015 214 71 1 211 2 2 87 0 588
2016 226 76 2 181 1 2 64 0 552
2017 193 71 0 193 3 0 88 0 548
2018 217 91 0 162 4 1 85 0 560
2019 219 79 0 142 6 1 54 0 501
2020 216 88 1 143 4 2 60 0 514
2021 178 65 1 118 4 1 54 0 421
2022 172 60 0 112 4 0 45 0 393
2023 176 75 0 116 3 0 47 0 417

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 Meadows Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 527 25.0 21.1 61.7
1998 537 24.0 22.4 64.6
1999 544 24.0 22.7 65.6
2000 606 40.0 15.2 66.5
2001 556 38.0 14.6 66.7
2002 549 40.0 13.7 65.8
2003 549 40.0 13.7 65.8
2004 553 37.9 14.6 78.9
2005 496 38.3 13.0 81.9
2006 480 34.0 14.1 81.2
2007 532 41.8 12.7 72.7
2008 508 39.3 12.9 74
2009 533 39.4 13.5 78.6
2010 552 40.4 13.6 79.2
2011 542 36.7 14.7 80.8
2012 593 47.1 12.5 83
2013 595 42.3 14.0 86.6
2014 593 43.3 13.6 84.7
2015 588 40.0 14.7 83
2016 552 40.0 13.8 87.1
2017 548 39.3 13.9 81.6
2018 560 38.4 14.5 78.8
2019 501 40.8 12.2 78.6
2020 514 39.3 13.0 82.7
2021 421 41.0 10.2 76.7
2022 393 32.3 12.1 70.5
2023 417 33.3 12.5 85.4

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 Meadows Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 527 25.0 21.1 61.7
1998 537 24.0 22.4 64.6
1999 544 24.0 22.7 65.6
2000 606 40.0 15.2 66.5
2001 556 38.0 14.6 66.7
2002 549 40.0 13.7 65.8
2003 549 40.0 13.7 65.8
2004 553 37.9 14.6 78.9
2005 496 38.3 13.0 81.9
2006 480 34.0 14.1 81.2
2007 532 41.8 12.7 72.7
2008 508 39.3 12.9 74
2009 533 39.4 13.5 78.6
2010 552 40.4 13.6 79.2
2011 542 36.7 14.7 80.8
2012 593 47.1 12.5 83
2013 595 42.3 14.0 86.6
2014 593 43.3 13.6 84.7
2015 588 40.0 14.7 83
2016 552 40.0 13.8 87.1
2017 548 39.3 13.9 81.6
2018 560 38.4 14.5 78.8
2019 501 40.8 12.2 78.6
2020 514 39.3 13.0 82.7
2021 421 41.0 10.2 76.7
2022 393 32.3 12.1 70.5
2023 417 33.3 12.5 85.4

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 Meadows Elementary

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,620 (19.7%) $10,660 (80.3%) $13,280

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Meadows Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 506th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 434th of 660 Elementary schools
 10.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meadows Elementary)2320
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Topeka Public Schools)24.423.1
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Meadows Elementary)46.535
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Topeka Public Schools)38.532.6
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Meadows Elementary)32.937.3
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Topeka Public Schools)32.728.2
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Meadows Elementary)23.538.2
 14.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Topeka Public Schools)28.224.1
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Meadows Elementary)3233.8
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Topeka Public Schools)31.824.4
 7.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Meadows Elementary)29.130.8
 1.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Topeka Public Schools)27.120.5
 6.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Meadows Elementary)32.936.9
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Topeka Public Schools)31.629.3
 2.3%
   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 Students501417
 16.8%
African American7975
 5.1%
American Indian63
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic142116
 18.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White219176
 19.6%
Two or More Races5447
 13%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.6%85.4%
 6.7%


Schools Near Meadows Elementary









Frequently Asked Questions about Meadows Elementary

Meadows Elementary ranks 479th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Meadows Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Robinson Middle School
High : Topeka High

Students at Meadows Elementary are 42% White, 28% Hispanic, 18% African American, 11% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 417 students attended Meadows Elementary.


Rate Meadows Elementary!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Meadows Elementary!




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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 150 milliseconds.