- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Conrad, MT
Meadowlark School
Federal NCES profile for Meadowlark School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300733000207
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowlark School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Montana schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Conrad · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Montana
- 144
- students enrolled
Meadowlark School has class sizes larger than 71% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowlark School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Conrad, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Meadowlark School grew from 154 students in 2022-23 to 162 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 11.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 300733000207 · Conrad, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
144 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Utterback 4-6 (115 students)
Meadowlark School grew from 154 students in 2022-23 to 162 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 11.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Meadowlark School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Meadowlark School
144 students
- Utterback 4-6
Utterback 4-6
115 students
- Utterback 7-8
Utterback 7-8
81 students
What this shows Meadowlark School reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowlark School compares
Meadowlark School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 39% | - | - |
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.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 71% in Montana - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.7%
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
$13,892
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
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 144 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Meadowlark School is about as mixed as the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Conrad Elem reports $13,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadowlark School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utterback 4-6 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Utterback 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadowlark School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Conrad
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~144 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadowlark School
How many students attend Meadowlark School?
Meadowlark School has 144 students enrolled. It is a public school in Conrad, MT. CCD year-over-year: 154 (2022-23) → 162 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowlark School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowlark School is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowlark School?
The largest demographic group at Meadowlark School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Conrad, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowlark School?
Meadowlark School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 School rank among schools in Conrad?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowlark School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Conrad, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Conrad on the city page.
What other schools are in Conrad Elem?
Besides Meadowlark School, Conrad Elem also operates Utterback 4-6 (115 students) and Utterback 7-8 (81 students). See the Conrad Elem district page for the complete list.