Excellent
#17 of 301 schools in WY
Top 5% in state
Meadowlark Elementary
Elementary School · Johnson County School District #1 · Buffalo, WY
A Johnson County School District #1 elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
550 South Burritt Avenue, Buffalo, WY 82834
- Math 87% proficient (2012)
- Reading 62% proficient (2012)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Meadowlark Elementary score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 75% across the 3-year record (2010–2012).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2010-2012) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2010-2012)
Based on 6 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Meadowlark Elementary 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated875/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buffalo), 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
$63,128
Median home value
$297,000
Median rent
$1,080/mo
College educated
31.9%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82834; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaycee SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | Not available | 98 | 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.
Johnson County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $21,710NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Meadowlark Elementary is listed in Johnson County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meadowlark Elementary
Meadowlark Elementary is a public elementary school in Buffalo, WY, part of Johnson County School District #1, serving approximately 247 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2012) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2012).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meadowlark Elementary
What grades does Meadowlark Elementary serve?
Meadowlark Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Meadowlark Elementary?
Meadowlark Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowlark Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowlark Elementary is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meadowlark Elementary rank in WY?
Meadowlark Elementary ranks #17 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Meadowlark Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Meadowlark Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meadowlark Elementary has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2012) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2012).
Is Meadowlark Elementary a charter school?
No, Meadowlark Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meadowlark Elementary a Title I school?
No, Meadowlark Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meadowlark Elementary?
34.8% of students at Meadowlark Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (307) 684-9518
- Area population (ZIP 82834)
- 7,699
- Area average commute
- 16.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
Official sources & links
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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 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 82834; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2012; directory SY 2023–24
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