- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Buffalo, WY
Meadowlark Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meadowlark Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560377000380
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowlark Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Wyoming schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Wyoming
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadowlark Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowlark Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Buffalo, WY.
School address
District: Johnson County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560377000380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Meadowlark Elementary grew from 212 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (+16.5%).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 560377000380 · Buffalo, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
211 enr · 9.2:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Buffalo High School (317 students)
Meadowlark Elementary grew from 212 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (+16.5%). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Meadowlark Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buffalo High S
Buffalo High School
317 students
- Clear Creek Mi
Clear Creek Middle School
240 students
- Cloud Peak Ele
Cloud Peak Elementary
225 students
- This school
Meadowlark Elementary
211 students
- Kaycee School 115
Kaycee School
115 students
- New West High 29
New West High School
29 students
What this shows Meadowlark Elementary reports 211 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowlark Elementary compares
Meadowlark Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 35% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 27% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,710
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Meadowlark Elementary is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
District finance for Johnson County School District #1 reports $21,710 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cloud Peak Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kaycee School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New West High School | Smaller | Higher 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
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Buffalo
1 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 (~211 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Meadowlark Elementary
How many students attend Meadowlark Elementary?
Meadowlark Elementary has 211 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Buffalo, WY. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowlark Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowlark Elementary is 9.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadowlark Elementary?
17.9% 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 86.3% of enrollment, in Buffalo, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowlark Elementary?
Meadowlark Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 public schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowlark Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Buffalo, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Buffalo on the city page.
What other schools are in Johnson County School District #1?
Besides Meadowlark Elementary, Johnson County School District #1 also operates Buffalo High School (317 students), Clear Creek Middle School (240 students), and Cloud Peak Elementary (225 students). See the Johnson County School District #1 district page for the complete list.