MEADOWLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Meadowlark Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Liberal school district, located in Liberal, KS with about 391 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Meadowlark Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Meadowlark Elementary School, located in Liberal, Kansas, is a public school operating under the Liberal Unified School District 480. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By utilizing the district’s established curriculum and resources, Meadowlark focuses on providing a strong educational foundation for students in their formative years, preparing them for the transition to middle school.
Beyond core academics, the school places a significant emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. Through various school programs and staff support, Meadowlark aims to cultivate a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With its commitment to the success of every child, the school plays a vital role in the Liberal community by promoting literacy, critical thinking, and character building in a supportive, structured setting.
For more information, contact Meadowlark Elementary School at (620) 604-2100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 604-2100
http://www.usd480.net/meadowlark
MEADOWLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Liberal, KS with about 391 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas
School Details
- School status:
- New
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Liberal
- Total Students:
- 391
- Teachers:
- 31
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 391 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MEADOWLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 85% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 85.2%
- White
- 8.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- Female
- 51.2%
- Male
- 48.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.