Meadow Lands Elementary School

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Meadow Lands Elementary School ranks 279 th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Meadow Lands Elementary School is a public elementary school in Owensboro, Kentucky, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 459. The school is part of the Daviess County School District, which is ranked 61 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Meadow Lands Elementary School has struggled in recent years, ranking in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 279 out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools, with a 3-star rating. The school's performance on state assessments (KSA) is generally below the Daviess County and Kentucky averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 28%, compared to 48% for Daviess County and 43% for the state. The school's performance has been inconsistent, with its ranking ranging from 106 out of 698 schools in 2014-2015 (4-star rating) to 529 out of 700 schools in 2018-2019 (1-star rating).

Interestingly, the nearby Tamarack Elementary School, which is also part of the Daviess County School District, consistently outperforms Meadow Lands Elementary School on state assessments and has a higher statewide ranking, with a 5-star rating in 2023-2024. Other nearby schools, such as Country Heights Elementary and Deer Park Elementary, also tend to outperform Meadow Lands Elementary School academically. The high percentage of low-socioeconomic status (SES) students at Meadow Lands Elementary School (over 60% in recent years) may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3500 Hayden Road
Owensboro, KY 42303

(270) 852-7450

District: Daviess County

SchoolDigger Rank:
279^th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Students who attend Meadow Lands Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Daviess County Middle School
High:	Daviess County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 459

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.0%

Hispanic:

9.2%

Two or more races:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.7%

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meadow Lands Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Meadow Lands Elementary School 279^th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Meadow Lands Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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White students:

Daviess County:

SchoolDigger ranks Daviess County 61^st of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Meadow Lands Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	39.11	411^th	638	35.6%
2008	35.11	457^th	651	29.8%
2009	43.97	406^th	658	38.3%
2010	58.47	295^th	683	56.8%
2011	52.05	353^rd	688	48.7%
2012	41.00	448^th	713	37.2%
2013	70.11	168^th	719	76.6%
2014	66.68	204^th	705	71.1%
2015	77.76	106^th	698	84.8%
2016	63.11	238^th	690	65.5%
2017	37.49	479^th	694	31.0%
2018	36.93	471^st	691	31.8%
2019	33.52	529^th	700	24.4%
2022	26.11	515^th	684	24.7%
2023	51.38	320^th	687	53.4%
2024	56.24	279^th	685	59.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Meadow Lands Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	39.48	447^th	661	32.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meadow Lands Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	31.99	488^th	631	22.7%
2019	28.25	535^th	664	19.4%
2022	32.34	472^nd	667	29.2%
2023	40.14	396^th	670	40.9%
2024	51.44	288^th	665	56.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Meadow Lands Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	38.85	448^th	663	32.4%
2019	30.59	539^th	671	19.7%
2022	22.06	530^th	641	17.3%
2023	48.28	307^th	639	52.0%
2024	56.49	264^th	644	59.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Meadow Lands Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	31.07	319^th	445	28.3%
2019	21.27	412^th	474	13.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Meadow Lands Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	36.26	469^th	665	29.5%
2019	36.79	476^th	676	29.6%
2022	27.10	499^th	657	24.0%
2023	52.77	287^th	652	56.0%
2024	54.49	273^rd	652	58.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Meadow Lands Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	74.46	26^th	152	82.9%

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Rank History for White students at Meadow Lands Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	33.72	431^st	593	27.3%
2019	25.04	491^st	592	17.1%
2022	24.19	522^nd	656	20.4%
2023	47.39	343^rd	658	47.9%
2024	49.05	316^th	659	52.0%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky 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.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Meadow Lands Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	359	8	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	373
2006	363	7	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	377
2007	339	5	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	6	361
2008	370	8	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	6	396
2009	399	11	3	10	0	n/a	n/a	7	430
2010	410	10	6	8	0	n/a	n/a	8	442
2011	423	12	6	15	0	0	14	0	470
2012	505	9	9	22	1	2	13	0	561
2013	518	12	8	28	1	2	11	0	580
2014	487	7	7	41	1	1	27	0	571
2015	516	13	3	39	0	0	32	0	603
2016	419	13	2	42	1	1	28	0	506
2017	399	10	5	49	0	0	31	0	494
2018	352	9	1	42	1	1	32	0	438
2019	364	8	3	41	0	1	32	0	449
2020	390	9	3	50	3	0	19	0	474
2021	342	8	2	41	2	0	19	0	414
2022	374	10	3	50	3	0	20	0	460
2023	367	16	3	42	3	0	28	0	459

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Meadow Lands Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	373	23.6	15.8	n/a
2006	377	25.3	14.9	2.1
2007	361	25.0	14.4	52.4
2008	396	25.7	15.4	33.8
2009	430	27.7	15.5	49.6
2010	442	23.0	19.2	56.5
2011	470	28.0	16.7	63.6
2012	561	31.6	17.7	59.9
2013	580	32.1	18.0	61
2014	571	32.1	17.7	57.8
2015	603	33.0	18.2	64.7
2016	506	29.0	17.4	71.5
2017	494	30.0	16.4	70.4
2018	438	28.0	15.6	71
2019	449	26.0	17.2	67.3
2020	474	28.0	16.9	61
2021	414	29.0	14.2	61.4
2022	460	29.0	15.8	59.3
2023	459	29.0	15.8	61.7

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 Meadow Lands Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	373	23.6	15.8	n/a
2006	377	25.3	14.9	2.1
2007	361	25.0	14.4	52.4
2008	396	25.7	15.4	33.8
2009	430	27.7	15.5	49.6
2010	442	23.0	19.2	56.5
2011	470	28.0	16.7	63.6
2012	561	31.6	17.7	59.9
2013	580	32.1	18.0	61
2014	571	32.1	17.7	57.8
2015	603	33.0	18.2	64.7
2016	506	29.0	17.4	71.5
2017	494	30.0	16.4	70.4
2018	438	28.0	15.6	71
2019	449	26.0	17.2	67.3
2020	474	28.0	16.9	61
2021	414	29.0	14.2	61.4
2022	460	29.0	15.8	59.3
2023	459	29.0	15.8	61.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Meadow Lands Elementary School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$359 (2.8%)	$161 (1.3%)	$519 (4.1%)	$10,095 (80.0%)	$1,481 (11.7%)	$11,874 (94.1%)	$12,618
2019	$373 (3.0%)	$135 (1.1%)	$508 (4.0%)	$9,811 (78.0%)	$1,563 (12.4%)	$11,375 (90.5%)	$12,575
2020	$436 (3.5%)	$134 (1.1%)	$570 (4.5%)	$9,730 (77.3%)	$1,436 (11.4%)	$11,166 (88.8%)	$12,581
2021	$661 (4.6%)	$699 (4.9%)	$1,360 (9.6%)	$10,528 (74.0%)	$1,264 (8.9%)	$11,792 (82.9%)	$14,226
2022	$1,277 (8.3%)	$1,163 (7.5%)	$2,440 (15.8%)	$10,201 (66.0%)	$1,660 (10.7%)	$11,861 (76.7%)	$15,466

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Meadow Lands Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 529^th of 700 Elementary schools	Ranks 320^th of 687 Elementary schools	29%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	449	459	2.2%
African American	8	16	100%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	41	42	2.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	364	367	0.8%
Two or More Races	32	28	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.3%	61.7%	5.6%

Schools Near Meadow Lands Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)			KSA Reading (2024)			KSA Science (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Meadow Lands Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3500 Hayden Road	Owensboro	42303	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 852-7450	459	29	15.8	61.7%	367 (80.0%)	16 (3.5%)	42 (9.2%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.1%)	56.2	279^th of 685 public elementary schools	59.3%		51.4	320^th of 687 public elementary schools	53.4%	41	28.0	39.0	58.0	35.0	58.0	56.0	31.0	61.0	52.0	52.0	$15,466	$1,277	$1,163	$2,440	$10,201	$1,660	$11,861
Highland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2909 Kentucky 54	Owensboro	42303	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 852-7370	474	30	15.8	44.1%	361 (76.2%)	19 (4.0%)	8 (1.7%)	60 (12.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.3%)	55.4	289^th of 685 public elementary schools	57.8%		57.8	261^st of 687 public elementary schools	62.0%	28	58.0	63.0	39.0	63.0	58.0	38.0	35.0	45.0	34.0	34.0	$15,450	$1,178	$663	$1,841	$10,651	$1,724	$12,375
Estes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1675 Leitchfield Rd	Owensboro	42303	Daviess County	Owensboro Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 686-1030	444	36	12.2	84.9%	224 (50.5%)	41 (9.2%)	88 (19.8%)	12 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (17.6%)	32.4	476^th of 685 public elementary schools	30.5%		32	477^th of 687 public elementary schools	30.6%	1	33.0	49.0	29.0	25.0	47.0	42.0	23.0	18.0	30.0	56.0	$14,619	$2,045	$687	$2,731	$8,651	$1,174	$9,824
Country Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4961 Kentucky 54	Owensboro	42303	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 852-7250	472	29	16.0	46.2%	408 (86.4%)	8 (1.7%)	23 (4.9%)	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.3%)	61.8	235^th of 685 public elementary schools	65.7%		74.3	123^rd of 687 public elementary schools	82.1%	112	48.0	51.0	59.0	49.0	51.0	46.0	39.0	55.0	46.0	48.0	$14,153	$971	$601	$1,572	$9,981	$1,566	$11,548
East View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6104 Ky Hwy 405	Owensboro	42303	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 852-7350	462	33	14.0	67.5%	378 (81.8%)	8 (1.7%)	53 (11.5%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.3%)	48.2	342^nd of 685 public elementary schools	50.1%		27.8	516^th of 687 public elementary schools	24.9%	174	41.0	34.0	45.0	48.0	35.0	55.0	19.0	46.0	58.0	49.0	$14,692	$1,321	$685	$2,006	$9,957	$1,514	$11,471
Newton Parrish Elementary School	Public	K-5	510 Byers Ave	Owensboro	42303	Daviess County	Owensboro Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 686-1100	561	39	14.2	65.8%	375 (66.8%)	43 (7.7%)	45 (8.0%)	23 (4.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (13.0%)	72.8	137^th of 685 public elementary schools	80.0%		68.5	170^th of 687 public elementary schools	75.3%	33	47.0	54.0	59.0	62.0	69.0	55.0	37.0	51.0	48.0	63.0	$15,200	$2,298	$512	$2,811	$8,712	$1,102	$9,814
Deer Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4959 New Hartford Road	Owensboro	42303	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 852-7270	480	29	16.7	57.9%	348 (72.5%)	34 (7.1%)	24 (5.0%)	41 (8.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.7%)	72.3	140^th of 685 public elementary schools	79.6%		49.7	337^th of 687 public elementary schools	50.9%	197	47.0	39.0	60.0	48.0	59.0	72.0	30.0	81.0	72.0	74.0	$15,191	$1,209	$1,216	$2,425	$10,093	$1,520	$11,613
Foust Elementary School	Public	K-5	601 Foust Ave	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Owensboro Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 686-1060	411	33	12.3	88.1%	174 (42.3%)	83 (20.2%)	87 (21.2%)	12 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (13.4%)	53.5	312^th of 685 public elementary schools	54.5%		48.7	345^th of 687 public elementary schools	49.8%	33	64.0	57.0	36.0	48.0	53.0	44.0	51.0	30.0	32.0	40.0	$17,621	$2,492	$652	$3,143	$10,521	$1,377	$11,897
Sutton Elementary School	Public	K-5	2060 Lewis Ln	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Owensboro Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 686-1140	561	34	16.3	46.3%	421 (75.0%)	36 (6.4%)	35 (6.2%)	28 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.3%)	71.8	146^th of 685 public elementary schools	78.7%		57.1	264^th of 687 public elementary schools	61.6%	118	65.0	53.0	57.0	66.0	67.0	54.0	32.0		37.0	64.0	$15,774	$2,039	$510	$2,548	$9,075	$1,330	$10,405
Tamarack Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1733 Tamarack Road	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 852-7550	556	33	16.7	69.6%	327 (58.8%)	51 (9.2%)	40 (7.2%)	84 (15.1%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.5%)	49 (8.8%)	91.3	27^th of 685 public elementary schools	96.1%		75.4	113^th of 687 public elementary schools	83.6%	86	66.0	71.0	57.0	81.0	73.0	62.0	65.0	66.0	58.0	80.0	$14,517	$1,310	$685	$1,995	$9,803	$1,499	$11,303

Frequently Asked Questions about Meadow Lands Elementary School

How many students attend Meadow Lands Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 459 students attended Meadow Lands Elementary School.

What district is Meadow Lands Elementary School in?

Daviess County

What schools do graduates of Meadow Lands Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Meadow Lands Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Daviess County Middle School
High : Daviess County High School

What is the racial makeup of Meadow Lands Elementary School?

Students at Meadow Lands Elementary School are 80% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Is Meadow Lands Elementary School a good school?

Meadow Lands Elementary School ranks 279^th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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