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.

1200 N Calvert
Liberal, KS 67901
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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

2017-2018
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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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.