MEADOWLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

417 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Meadowlark Elementary School, located at 1010 E 53rd St in Kearney, Nebraska, serves as a key educational institution within the Kearney Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on foundational academic skills, character development, and social-emotional growth. By emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum, Meadowlark aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, while encouraging them to be active, curious participants in their own education.

Beyond academics, Meadowlark Elementary is known for cultivating a strong sense of community among students, staff, and families. The school typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and school-wide initiatives that promote school spirit and collaborative learning. With a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body, the school utilizes modern teaching practices and resources to ensure that every child has the tools necessary to reach their potential within a safe and inclusive environment.

417

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MEADOWLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	358
Hispanic	30
Black	10
Asian	5
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	4

White
358 (85.9%)
Hispanic
30 (7.2%)
Black
10 (2.4%)
Two or More
10 (2.4%)
Asian
5 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.0%)

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:	KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(308)698-8210
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 17

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 70