Meadowlark Elementary

Johnson County School District #1
550 South Burritt Avenue
Buffalo, WY 82834
211 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Meadowlark Elementary School, located in Buffalo, Wyoming, serves as a key educational institution within the Johnson County School District #1. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By leveraging the resources of the district, Meadowlark aims to provide a well-rounded curriculum that prepares its students for future academic success while keeping them connected to the local community.

The school is known for its commitment to small-town values and individualized attention, ensuring that each student receives the guidance necessary to thrive. With a focus on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning, Meadowlark Elementary creates a stable foundation for its pupils. Families and community members are encouraged to participate in school life, helping to maintain a collaborative atmosphere that prioritizes student well-being and the achievement of high educational standards within the Buffalo area.
211
Total Students
24.1
Full-Time Teachers
8.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    182 (86.3%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (7.6%)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.8%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.9%)
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: Johnson County School District #1
Phone: (307)684-9518
Website: http://www.jcsd1.us/o/meadowlark
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 211
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 71
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* 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 72
Grade 1 61
Grade 2 78
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Cloud Peak Elementary
Johnson County School District #1
225 Students
100 Conrad
Buffalo, WY 82834 (0.2 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th