Meadowlark Elementary School

www.usd480.net

362 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Meadowlark Elementary School, located in Liberal, Kansas, is a public school operating under the Liberal Unified School District 480. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By utilizing the district’s established curriculum and resources, Meadowlark focuses on providing a strong educational foundation for students in their formative years, preparing them for the transition to middle school.

Beyond core academics, the school places a significant emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. Through various school programs and staff support, Meadowlark aims to cultivate a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With its commitment to the success of every child, the school plays a vital role in the Liberal community by promoting literacy, critical thinking, and character building in a supportive, structured setting.

362

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meadowlark Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	329
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
329 (90.9%)
White
16 (4.4%)
Black
7 (1.9%)
Two or More
6 (1.7%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Liberal
Phone:	(620)604-2100
Website:	http://www.usd480.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	326
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 59