Enrollment
211
Elementary
DISTRICT 218 · STATE 216
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·JOHNSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1·NCES 560377000380
Meadowlark Elementary
550 South Burritt Avenue, Buffalo, WY 82834 · (307) 684-9518 · Johnson County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL211 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
8.7:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.7:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
44%
92 students
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 47%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 72 | 34% |
| Grade 1 | 61 | 29% |
| Grade 2 | 78 | 37% |
Student demographics
25%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 41% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Johnson County School District #1. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Meadowlark Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowlark Elementary this school | 211 | 43.6% | N/A |
| Rozet Elementary Rozet | 225 | 48.4% | 45.9% |
| Ralph Witters Elementary Thermopolis | 214 | 47.7% | 61.8% |
| Cottonwood Elementary Wright | 198 | 49.0% | N/A |
| Glenn Livingston Elementary Cody | 286 | 41.3% | 74.6% |
| Sunset Elementary Cody | 290 | 43.8% | 61.5% |
Matched among Wyoming elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Meadowlark Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 211 | #102 of 187 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 8.7:1 | #4 of 109 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 24.8% | #87 of 109 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 43.6% | #84 of 139 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -20.4% | #28 of 89 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
211
-14 (-6%) vs 2020
-42% since 1990-91, when it was 365
Student : Teacher
8.7:1
was 10.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 211 | 24.1 | 8.7:1 | 44% (92) |
| 2023-24 | 247 | 25.8 | 9.6:1 | 35% (86) |
| 2022-23 | 212 | 23.5 | 9.0:1 | 25% (54) |
| 2020-21 | 225 | 22 | 10.2:1 | 35% (78) |
| 2017-18 | 265 | 25.9 | 10.2:1 | 32% (85) |
| 2015-16 | 270 | 26 | 10.4:1 | 36% (96) |
| 2010-11 | 337 | N/A | N/A | 40% (134) |
| 2000-01 | 389 | 26 | 15.0:1 | 58% (225) |
| 1990-91 | 365 | 22 | 16.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Meadowlark Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 20% (265 to 211); teachers down 7% (25.9 to 24.1).
About Meadowlark Elementary
Meadowlark Elementary is an elementary school with a street address in Buffalo, Wyoming. The school covers pre-K through 2 and reported 211 students in 2024-25.
The 6 schools of Johnson County School District #1, including Meadowlark Elementary, enroll 1,137 students.
By race and ethnicity, Meadowlark Elementary is 86% White. Other groups include 8% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 25%.
Meadowlark Elementary has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.7:1, with 24.1 full-time-equivalent teachers. Statewide, elementary schools in Wyoming average 10.6:1. The school has 44% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. On average, public schools in Johnson County report 35%.
The county, Johnson County, is where the school is located. Median household income comes to about $64,871, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 30% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 9%. The county has 6 public schools and about 1,137 students.
Clear Creek Middle School sits less than a tenth of a mile from Meadowlark Elementary. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 4 other public schools.
NCES describes the area around Meadowlark Elementary as Town: Remote, meaning in a town far from an urbanized area.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment decreased from 225 to 211, a 6% decline. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (8.7:1) than in 2020-21 (10.2:1).
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Johnson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
8,686
Census ACS
Median income
$64,871
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
1,137 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Johnson County School District #1
- Buffalo High SchoolHigh · 317 students
- Clear Creek Middle SchoolMiddle · 240 students
- Cloud Peak ElementaryElementary · 225 students
- Kaycee SchoolCombined · 115 students
- New West High SchoolHigh · 29 students
Other schools in Buffalo
- Buffalo High SchoolHigh · 317 students
- Clear Creek Middle SchoolMiddle · 240 students
- Cloud Peak ElementaryElementary · 225 students
- New West High SchoolHigh · 29 students
Other Meadowlark Elementary schools
11 other US public schools in 7 states are named Meadowlark Elementary. Meadowlark Elementary is the 12th largest of the 12.
- Meadowlark ElementaryCheyenne, WY · 453 students
- Meadowlark ElementarySheridan, WY · 316 students
- Meadowlark ElementaryGillette, WY · 239 students
- Meadowlark ElementaryWinston-Salem, NC · 827 students
- Meadowlark ElementaryBozeman, MT · 492 students
Nearby schools
- Clear Creek Middle School0.1 mi · 240
- Cloud Peak Elementary0.2 mi · 225
- New West High School0.7 mi · 29
- Buffalo High School0.8 mi · 317
- Story Elementary18.6 mi · 23
- Clearmont K-12 School25.9 mi · 86
Frequently asked questions
About Meadowlark ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Meadowlark Elementary?
Meadowlark Elementary enrolls approximately 211 students in grades PK-02.
Is Meadowlark Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Meadowlark Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Meadowlark Elementary have?
Meadowlark Elementary employs 24 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.7:1.
What is the student diversity at Meadowlark Elementary?
Student demographics at Meadowlark Elementary are roughly 86% White, 8% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Meadowlark Elementary?
Meadowlark Elementary is overseen by Johnson County School District #1 in Johnson County.
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