Other / mixed grade configuration · Cheyenne, WY
Meadowlark Academy
Federal NCES profile for Meadowlark Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
The verdict
Meadowlark Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #9 of 14
- schools in Cheyenne · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 14
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowlark Academy ranks #9 of 14 schools in Cheyenne, WY.
School address
NCES ID 568025500576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 568025500576 · Cheyenne, WY Other · SMALL · TRAD
14 enr · 78.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Ivalee Elementary School (200 students)
Resource Investment Index #9 of 14 schools in Cheyenne. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
How Meadowlark Academy compares
Meadowlark Academy on the metrics families compare, against Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 187% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Programs
Similar other schools in Cheyenne
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Meadowlark Academy
How many students attend Meadowlark Academy?
Meadowlark Academy has 14 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Cheyenne, WY.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadowlark Academy?
78.6% of students at Meadowlark Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowlark Academy?
Meadowlark Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Meadowlark Academy rank among schools in Cheyenne?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowlark Academy ranks #9 of 14 schools in Cheyenne, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cheyenne on the city page.
What other schools are in Rite of Passage?
None reported; Rite of Passage operates only Meadowlark Academy as a public school district in NCES's records.
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