- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salina, KS
Meadowlark Ridge Elem
Federal NCES profile for Meadowlark Ridge Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201137000512
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowlark Ridge Elem earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Salina · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadowlark Ridge Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowlark Ridge Elem ranks #4 of 10 schools in Salina, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Meadowlark Ridge Elem grew from 409 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 201137000512 · Salina, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 14.4:1 · 30.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Salina High South (1,046 students)
Meadowlark Ridge Elem grew from 409 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Meadowlark Ridge Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salina High So
Salina High South
1,046 students
- Salina High Ce
Salina High Central
934 students
- Salina South M
Salina South Middle
782 students
- Lakewood Middl
Lakewood Middle School
647 students
- This school
Meadowlark Ridge Elem
431 students
- Stewart Elem 406
Stewart Elem
406 students
What this shows Meadowlark Ridge Elem reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowlark Ridge Elem compares
Meadowlark Ridge Elem is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 30.6% | ▼ 28% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 25% | - | - |
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.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,954
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 10.7%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Meadowlark Ridge Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salina reports $18,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadowlark Ridge Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salina High South | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salina High Central | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salina South Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stewart Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadowlark Ridge Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Salina
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Stewart Elem
Standard public school
406 students 14:1 students per teacher
Heusner Elem
Standard public school
392 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Coronado Elem
Standard public school
389 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Sunset Elem
Standard public school
380 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Schilling Elem
Standard public school
376 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Cottonwood Elementary School
Standard public school
326 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadowlark Ridge Elem
How many students attend Meadowlark Ridge Elem?
Meadowlark Ridge Elem has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salina, KS. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowlark Ridge Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowlark Ridge Elem 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 Ridge Elem?
30.6% of students at Meadowlark Ridge Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowlark Ridge Elem?
The largest demographic group at Meadowlark Ridge Elem is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Salina, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowlark Ridge Elem?
Meadowlark Ridge Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Ridge Elem rank among schools in Salina?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowlark Ridge Elem ranks #4 of 10 schools in Salina, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salina on the city page.
What other schools are in Salina?
Besides Meadowlark Ridge Elem, Salina also operates Salina High South (1,046 students), Salina High Central (934 students), and Salina South Middle (782 students). See the Salina district page for the complete list.