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Meade County

Kansas · Public K-12

5 public schools serving approximately 568 students, in a county of 3,903 residents.

Schools
5
3 districts
Enrollment
568
NCES CCD
Median income
$71,852
Above Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
64.4%
Above Kansas avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Meade
376 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
White
75%
Hispanic
24%
Black
0%
Asian
2%
Two or more
14%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
67%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Meade ElemMeadeElementaryPK-08284·
Plains ElemPlainsElementary03-05122·
Meade HighMeadeHigh09-1292·
Fowler ElemFowlerElementaryPK-0640·
Fowler HighFowlerHigh07-1230·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Meade County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Meade County, Kansas, with a combined enrollment of about 568.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Meade County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Meade County?
Meade is the largest school district in Meade County, serving approximately 376 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Meade County?
Meade County, Kansas has a population of approximately 3,903, with a median age of 39. About 26.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Meade County?
Median household income in Meade County is $71,852, above the Kansas average of $66,199. About 11.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Meade County?
Approximately 26.5% of adults 25 and older in Meade County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Meade County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 64.4% of students in Meade County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Kansas county average of 50.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Meade County schools?
Across Meade County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Meade County?
Meade County residents are approximately 75% White, 24% Hispanic, 0% Black, 2% Asian, 14% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Meade County is owner-occupied?
Meade County has about 1,898 housing units, of which roughly 74.0% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data