- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburg, KS
Meadowlark Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meadowlark Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 201071001795
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowlark Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Pittsburg · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 74.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadowlark Elementary has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowlark Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Pittsburg, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Meadowlark Elementary held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 201071001795 · Pittsburg, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 14.4:1 · 74.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Pittsburg High (1,033 students)
Meadowlark Elementary held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 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
- Pittsburg High
Pittsburg High
1,033 students
- Pittsburg Midd
Pittsburg Middle School
692 students
- Westside Elem
Westside Elem
498 students
- Lakeside Elem 406
Lakeside Elem
406 students
- This school 403
Meadowlark Elementary
403 students
- Geo E Nettels 343
Geo E Nettels Elem
343 students
What this shows Meadowlark Elementary reports 403 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.2% | ▲ 74% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Kansas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,501
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 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 48.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%
Two or More 11.7%
African American 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Meadowlark Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pittsburg reports $12,501 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittsburg Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Geo E Nettels Elem | Similar size | Lower 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
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittsburg
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadowlark Elementary
How many students attend Meadowlark Elementary?
Meadowlark Elementary has 403 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburg, KS. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowlark Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowlark Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadowlark Elementary?
74.2% 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 48.1% of enrollment, in Pittsburg, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowlark Elementary?
Meadowlark Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Pittsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowlark Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Pittsburg, 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 Pittsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Pittsburg?
Besides Meadowlark Elementary, Pittsburg also operates Pittsburg High (1,033 students), Pittsburg Middle School (692 students), and Westside Elem (498 students). See the Pittsburg district page for the complete list.