Enrollment
453
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cheyenne, WY
Meadowlark Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meadowlark Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560198000567
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowlark Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Wyoming schools.
- #16 of 17
- elementary schools in Cheyenne · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadowlark Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowlark Elementary ranks #16 of 17 elementary schools in Cheyenne, WY.
School address
District: Laramie County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560198000567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.7%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadowlark Elementary compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadowlark Elementary
Meadowlark Elementary is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Cheyenne, Wyoming, enrolling 453 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.2:1 is larger than about 94% of Wyoming schools and 42% above the 11.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 453 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 347 Wyoming schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 81 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wyoming schools statewide, it ranks #76, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 42/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Laramie County School District #1 spends $17,457 per pupil, 22% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cheyenne's elementary schools, it stands alongside Saddle Ridge Elementary (333 students): Meadowlark Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.2:1 vs 12.8:1).
Laramie County School District #1 also operates East High School (1,566 students) and Central High School (1,270 students) alongside Meadowlark Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Meadowlark Elementary compares
Meadowlark Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 42% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 28% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$17,457
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Meadowlark Elementary is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laramie County School District #1, which includes Meadowlark Elementary.
$17,457
Per student
-22%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.1%
State 59.3%
Federal 14.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Meadowlark Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carey Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccormick Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,270
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Cheyenne
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Saddle Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
333 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Freedom Elementary
Standard public school
323 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Sunrise Elementary
Standard public school
315 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Prairie Wind Elementary
Standard public school
299 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Dildine Elementary
Standard public school
298 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Henderson Elementary
Standard public school
244 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wyoming, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~453 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Meadowlark Elementary
How many students attend Meadowlark Elementary?
Meadowlark Elementary has 453 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cheyenne, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowlark Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowlark Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 42% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadowlark Elementary?
19.7% of students at Meadowlark Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowlark Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Meadowlark Elementary is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Cheyenne, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowlark Elementary?
Meadowlark Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meadowlark Elementary rank among elementary schools in Cheyenne?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowlark Elementary ranks #16 of 17 elementary 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 elementary schools in Cheyenne on the city page.
Is Meadowlark Elementary a good school?
Meadowlark Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Wyoming schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Laramie County School District #1?
Besides Meadowlark Elementary, Laramie County School District #1 also operates East High School (1,566 students), Central High School (1,270 students), and South High School (1,112 students). See the Laramie County School District #1 district page for the complete list.
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