- Enrollment
- 3,617
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wichita, KS
Meadowlark Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meadowlark Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200336001183
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowlark Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Kansas schools.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadowlark Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowlark Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Meadowlark Elementary held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 200336001183 · Wichita, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 16.9:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Andover Ecademy (3,617 students)
Meadowlark Elementary held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Meadowlark Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Andover Ecadem
Andover Ecademy
3,617 students
- Andover High 1,018
Andover High
1,018 students
- Andover Centra 886
Andover Central High School
886 students
- Andover Middle 773
Andover Middle School
773 students
- Andover Centra 642
Andover Central Middle School
642 students
- This school 372
Meadowlark Elementary
372 students
What this shows Meadowlark Elementary reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowlark Elementary compares
Meadowlark Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 62% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Kansas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$7,745
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
Two or More 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
African American 4.0%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Meadowlark Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Andover reports $7,745 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadowlark Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andover Ecademy | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Andover High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andover Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andover Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andover Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadowlark Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Wichita
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet
Standard public school
643 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Maize South Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Robert M. Martin Elementary
Standard public school
480 students 16:1 students per teacher
Wheatland Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Maize South Intermediate School
Standard public school
431 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem
Standard public school
305 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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.
Similar enrollment (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadowlark Elementary
How many students attend Meadowlark Elementary?
Meadowlark Elementary has 372 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowlark Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowlark Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadowlark Elementary?
16.3% of students at Meadowlark Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowlark Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Meadowlark Elementary is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowlark Elementary?
Meadowlark Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meadowlark Elementary rank among elementary schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowlark Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Wichita, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wichita on the city page.
What other schools are in Andover?
Besides Meadowlark Elementary, Andover also operates Andover Ecademy (3,617 students), Andover High (1,018 students), and Andover Central High School (886 students). See the Andover district page for the complete list.