Serving 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meadowlark Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meadowlark Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Meadowlark Elementary School's student population of 417 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
417 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Meadowlark Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadowlark Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5 out of 901 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
23%
Black
3%
7%
White
86%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Kearney School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadowlark Elementary School's ranking?
Meadowlark Elementary School is ranked #5 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Meadowlark Elementary School?
417 students attend Meadowlark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Meadowlark Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meadowlark Elementary School?
Meadowlark Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Meadowlark Elementary School offer ?
Meadowlark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meadowlark Elementary School part of?
Meadowlark Elementary School is part of Kearney School District.
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