At a glance
Reported students
453
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.61
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wyoming middle enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 59 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
295
Meadowlark Elementary: 453 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 539
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.72
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17:1
What the reported data says about Meadowlark Elementary
Meadowlark Elementary is a public middle school serving grades 05–06 in Cheyenne. It is one of 38 current school records connected to Laramie County School District #1. NCES reports 453 students for 2024–25.
Among 59 middle schools in Wyoming with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 270 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, above the Wyoming median of 12.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (74.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.3%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Meadowlark Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.61 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.02
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.53
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.2%
- Hispanic16.3%
- Black1.5%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Laramie County School District #1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Coyote Ridge
Middle · Grades 05–06
415 reported students
Johnson Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
574 reported students
McCormick Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
622 reported students
Carey Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
800 reported students
Pioneer Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
420 reported students
Afflerbach Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
352 reported students
Public schools near Meadowlark Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Elementary Elementary · Laramie County School District #1 | KG–04 | 292 | 0.6 mi |
| Buffalo Ridge Elementary Elementary · Laramie County School District #1 | KG–04 | 153 | 0.6 mi |
| Coyote Ridge Middle · Laramie County School District #1 | 05–06 | 415 | 1.5 mi |
| Carey Junior High School Middle · Laramie County School District #1 | 07–08 | 800 | 2 mi |
| McCormick Junior High School Middle · Laramie County School District #1 | 07–08 | 622 | 2.9 mi |
| Johnson Junior High School Middle · Laramie County School District #1 | 07–08 | 574 | 5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Meadowlark Elementary
What grades does Meadowlark Elementary serve?
Meadowlark Elementary reports grades 05–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Laramie County School District #1.
How many students attend Meadowlark Elementary?
Meadowlark Elementary reported 453 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 59 Wyoming middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 539 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Meadowlark Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 453 students and 29.61 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wyoming median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Meadowlark Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Meadowlark Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Laramie County School District #1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Meadowlark Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
34% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Meadowlark Elementary in?
Meadowlark Elementary is part of Laramie County School District #1, based in Cheyenne, WY, which operates 38 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Meadowlark Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Anderson Elementary (0.6 mi), Buffalo Ridge Elementary (0.6 mi), Coyote Ridge (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.