Total enrollment
530
-239 (-31%) vs SY 2017-18
Meade County
Kansas · Public K-12
Public education in Meade County reaches 530 students across 5 schools. Meade is the largest district at 330 students. The level mix is 3 elementary and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Meade County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
69%
was 65%
% Hispanic
27%
was 32%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
3 districts
Enrollment
530
NCES CCD
Median income
$71,852
Above Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
57.0%
Above Kansas avg
Elementary
3
411 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
119 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Meade
330 students · 3 districts in Meade County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Meade County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
26.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.5%
civilian labor
Median age
39
26.0% under 18
Test scores in Meade County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Meade Elem· 42.6%
- Plains Elem· 36.4%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meade Elem | Meade | Elementary | PK-08 | 243 | · |
| Plains Elem | Plains | Elementary | 03-05 | 113 | · |
| Meade High | Meade | High | 09-12 | 87 | · |
| Fowler Elem | Fowler | Elementary | PK-06 | 55 | · |
| Fowler High | Fowler | High | 07-12 | 32 | · |
Cities in Meade County
About Meade County
Meade County is a low-population county of about 3,903 residents in Kansas. Its public-school system instructs approximately 530 students across 5 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $71,852, roughly 27% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 9% above the Kansas median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Meade County is made up of 3 elementary schools (411 students), and 2 high schools (119).
Meade is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 330 students across Meade County.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Meade County has declined 31% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 769 students to 530. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 32% to 27% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Meade County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data