At a glance
Reported students
316
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wyoming elementary enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 184 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
318.5
Meadowlark Elementary: 316 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
12.8:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. 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
- 311
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.5:1
What the reported data says about Meadowlark Elementary
Meadowlark Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Sheridan. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Sheridan County School District #2. NCES reports 316 students for 2024–25.
Among 184 elementary schools in Wyoming with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 227 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, above the Wyoming median of 10.8:1 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 (87%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.2%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Meadowlark Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.6 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87%
- Hispanic9.2%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.2%
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
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 Sheridan County School District #2
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Highland Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
321 reported students
Henry A. Coffeen Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
325 reported students
Sagebrush Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
330 reported students
Woodland Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
286 reported students
Story Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
23 reported students
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School
High · Grades 09–12
70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry A. Coffeen Elementary Elementary · Sheridan County School District #2 | KG–05 | 325 | 0.9 mi |
| The Wright Place Middle · Sheridan County School District #2 | 06–08 | 16 | 1.4 mi |
| Highland Park Elementary Elementary · Sheridan County School District #2 | PK–05 | 321 | 1.5 mi |
| Sagebrush Elementary Elementary · Sheridan County School District #2 | KG–05 | 330 | 2.2 mi |
| Woodland Park Elementary Elementary · Sheridan County School District #2 | PK–05 | 286 | 2.8 mi |
| Big Horn Elementary Elementary · Sheridan County School District #1 | KG–05 | 216 | 7.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Meadowlark Elementary
What grades does Meadowlark Elementary serve?
Meadowlark Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sheridan County School District #2.
How many students attend Meadowlark Elementary?
Meadowlark Elementary reported 316 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 184 Wyoming elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 311 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Meadowlark Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 316 students and 24.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wyoming median for the same school level is 10.8:1. 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 Sheridan County School District #2 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Meadowlark Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37.7% 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 Sheridan County School District #2, based in Sheridan, WY, which operates 10 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 Henry A. Coffeen Elementary (0.9 mi), The Wright Place (1.4 mi), Highland Park Elementary (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.