Excellent
#124 of 967 schools in NE
Top 13% in state
Meadowlark Elementary School
Elementary School · Kearney Public Schools · Kearney, NE
A Kearney Public Schools elementary school where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1010 E 53RD ST, Kearney, NE 68847
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Meadowlark Elementary School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 82% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Meadowlark Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,938/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kearney), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,877
Median home value
$229,200
Median rent
$951/mo
College educated
34.6%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68847; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Buffalo Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 298 | Compare → |
| Emerson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 275 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kearney Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #1 of 14
- District spending per student
- $11,473NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Meadowlark Elementary School is listed in KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meadowlark Elementary School
Meadowlark Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kearney, NE, part of Kearney Public Schools, serving approximately 399 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #124 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meadowlark Elementary School
What grades does Meadowlark Elementary School serve?
Meadowlark Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Meadowlark Elementary School?
Meadowlark Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowlark Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowlark Elementary School is 18.1:1. 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 NE?
Meadowlark Elementary School ranks #124 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Meadowlark Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Meadowlark Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
20.8% 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 399
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Buffalo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.0%
- Phone
- (308) 698-8210
- Area population (ZIP 68847)
- 17,911
- Area average commute
- 14.8 min
- Area median age
- 37
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 68847; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.