Meadow Lark School

2204 Fox Farm Road
Great Falls, MT 59404

meadowlarkgfps.weebly.com

527 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Meadow Lark School, located at 2204 Fox Farm Road in Great Falls, Montana, is a public elementary school serving students in the Great Falls Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and academic growth. By maintaining a focus on core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Meadow Lark School places a significant value on community and student engagement. It encourages a collaborative partnership between parents, staff, and students to create a positive school climate. With its central location in the Fox Farm area, the school serves as a focal point for local families, offering various extracurricular activities and programs designed to help students discover their individual strengths and interests.

527

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meadow Lark School
Demographic	Student Count
White	446
Hispanic	32
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	35
American Indian	8

White
446 (84.6%)
Two or More
35 (6.6%)
Hispanic
32 (6.1%)
American Indian
8 (1.5%)
Black
4 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Great Falls Elem
Phone:	(406)268-7300
Website:	http://meadowlarkgfps.weebly.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	527
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 5

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 90

Grade 6 79