Meadowlark Elementary

316 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Meadowlark Elementary School, located in Sheridan, Wyoming, is a vital part of the Sheridan County School District 2. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with diverse extracurricular opportunities, Meadowlark aims to prepare its young learners for future success while cultivating a strong sense of community and school spirit.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to individualized instruction, utilizing a team of experienced educators who focus on meeting the unique needs of every student. Beyond core academics, Meadowlark provides a variety of resources and programs designed to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and character development. As a cornerstone of the Sheridan community, the school maintains strong partnerships with parents and local stakeholders, ensuring a collaborative approach to education that helps every child reach their full potential.

316

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meadowlark Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	275
Hispanic	29
Black	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
275 (87.0%)
Hispanic
29 (9.2%)
Two or More
10 (3.2%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
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:	Sheridan County School District #2
Phone:	(307)672-3786
Website:	http://scsd2.com/schools/meadowlark-elementary
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	84
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 56

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 57