- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sheridan, WY
Meadowlark Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meadowlark Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560569500397
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowlark Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Wyoming schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Sheridan · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadowlark Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowlark Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Sheridan, WY.
School address
District: Sheridan County School District #2 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560569500397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Meadowlark Elementary held near 321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 560569500397 · Sheridan, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 13.7:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Sheridan High School (1,001 students)
Meadowlark Elementary held near 321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 24.8 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
- Sheridan High
Sheridan High School
1,001 students
- Sheridan Junio
Sheridan Junior High School
766 students
- Sagebrush Elem 330
Sagebrush Elementary
330 students
- Henry a. Coffe 325
Henry a. Coffeen Elementary
325 students
- Highland Park 321
Highland Park Elementary
321 students
- This school 316
Meadowlark Elementary
316 students
What this shows Meadowlark Elementary reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowlark Elementary compares
Meadowlark Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 38% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 79% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 316 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 87.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Meadowlark Elementary is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sheridan County School District #2 reports $15,381 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sagebrush Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry a. Coffeen Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Sheridan
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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadowlark Elementary
How many students attend Meadowlark Elementary?
Meadowlark Elementary has 316 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sheridan, WY. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowlark Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowlark Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadowlark Elementary?
16.9% 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 87.0% of enrollment, in Sheridan, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowlark Elementary?
Meadowlark Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 elementary schools in Sheridan?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowlark Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Sheridan, 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 Sheridan on the city page.
What other schools are in Sheridan County School District #2?
Besides Meadowlark Elementary, Sheridan County School District #2 also operates Sheridan High School (1,001 students), Sheridan Junior High School (766 students), and Sagebrush Elementary (330 students). See the Sheridan County School District #2 district page for the complete list.