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#551 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 43% in state

Meadowlark Elementary School

Elementary School · Liberal

PO Box 949, Liberal, KS 67905

Last updated: July 2026

Enrollment

358

Student-Teacher

13.8:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Enrollment

358

Student-Teacher

13.8:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage
2022-23

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Kansas schools

#551 of 1,294

In Liberal

#2 of 8

public schools

In district

#2 of 8

Liberal

Academic growth

9.8 / 10

Excellent

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About Meadowlark Elementary School

Meadowlark Elementary School is a public elementary school in Liberal, KS, part of Liberal. Meadowlark Elementary School serves approximately 358 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Meadowlark Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #551 of 1,294 schools in KS.

Structured state assessment records for Meadowlark Elementary School show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).

How it compares1.9 pts above district

6.8

This school 6.8 · Average
District avg 4.9
KS avg 6.9

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Meadowlark Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Student Progress9.8Excellent50%

Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.

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Years of Data7

Annual Change-0.11 pts/yr

Data Period2017–2025

TrendStable

Academics2.6Needs Improvement30%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.

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Math Proficiency8.2% (2025 KAP)

Reading/ELA Proficiency14% (2025 KAP)

Overall Proficiency11% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)

Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)

vs. Expected-10.1 pts

Adjusted Percentile8th

Resources & Environment5.8Average20%

Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1

Per-Pupil Spending$12,351

Chronic Absenteeism17.6%

Meadowlark Elementary School — Students at Meadowlark Elementary School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

How we calculate scores →

Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

95.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores KS KAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 8.2% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)

School

State

N/A

ELA Proficiency 12.4% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)

School

State

N/A

Based on 22 test records from KS state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2017

Math

12%

ELA

12%

2018

Math

7.5%

ELA

12%

2019

Math

7.5%

ELA

12%

2020*

Math

7.5%

ELA

12%

2021*

Math

7.5%

ELA

12%

2022

Math

7.5%

ELA

7.5%

2025

Math

8.1%

ELA

14%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.8/10.

How Meadowlark Elementary School Compares

See how Meadowlark Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score

6.8/10

58th percentile in KS

Academic

2.6/10

Needs Improvement

Growth

9.8/10

Excellent

Environment

5.8/10

Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch

Students eligible for subsidized meals

96%

Teaching Staff

14:1 student-teacher ratio

26 teachers

Chronic Absenteeism

Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)

17.6%

Location

PO Box 949, Liberal, KS 67905

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Meadowlark Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Kismet Elem (rated 9.8/10, 15.8 miles away, in nearby Kismet), which scores notably higher. Another option is Prairie View Elementary School (rated 7.2/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, HOOKER ES (rated 6.1/10, 21.2 miles away, in nearby Hooker), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Liberal, see our Liberal schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 24.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Seymour Rogers Middle School Liberal	1.5 mi	504	6.5
Prairie View Elementary School Liberal	1.5 mi	416	7.2
Cottonwood Elementary School Liberal	1.2 mi	514	2.6
MacArthur Elementary School Liberal	1.3 mi	377	3.1
FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST SCHOOL Liberal	1.7 mi	50	8.0
Eisenhower Middle School Liberal	1.7 mi	544	6.3
Liberal Sr High Liberal	1.7 mi	1,403	2.8
Sunflower Elementary School Liberal	2.1 mi	560	4.8
TYRONE ES Tyrone	10.6 mi	129	5.5
TYRONE HS Tyrone	10.6 mi	79	7.0
TURPIN ES Turpin	13.0 mi	266	5.0
TURPIN HS Turpin	13.0 mi	121	5.4
Kismet Elem Kismet	15.8 mi	147	9.8
Southwestern Heights Jr/Sr High Kismet	19.2 mi	309	5.0
HOOKER HS Hooker	21.1 mi	185	7.4
HOOKER ES Hooker	21.2 mi	432	6.1
Plains Elem Plains	23.0 mi	119	5.0
Satanta Elem Satanta	26.8 mi	130	5.7
Satanta Jr-Sr High Satanta	27.1 mi	114	6.4
Moscow High Moscow	24.5 mi	72	6.8

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McClure Elem Topeka, KS	312	6.8
NATIVITY PARISH SCHOOL Leawood, KS	314	6.8
NLC Elementary School Americus, KS	225	6.8
Shawnee Heights Elem Topeka, KS	434	6.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Meadowlark Elementary School

What grades does Meadowlark Elementary School serve?

Meadowlark Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Meadowlark Elementary School?

Meadowlark Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowlark Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Meadowlark Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Meadowlark Elementary School rank in KS?

Meadowlark Elementary School ranks #551 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Meadowlark Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Meadowlark Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Meadowlark Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Meadowlark Elementary School has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).

Is Meadowlark Elementary School a charter school?

No, Meadowlark Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Meadowlark Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Meadowlark Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meadowlark Elementary School?

95.5% of students at Meadowlark Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.