MEADOWLARK RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Meadowlark Ridge Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Salina school district, located in Salina, KS with about 444 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 30 teachers, Meadowlark Ridge Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Ridge Elementary School is a public school located in Salina, Kansas, and serves as part of the Salina Public Schools (USD 305) district. Situated in a residential area of the city, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students in the elementary grades. The school emphasizes foundational academic development while also focusing on the social-emotional growth of its students, aiming to prepare them for success in middle school and beyond.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Meadowlark Ridge places a strong value on community and parent involvement. The school maintains a student-centered approach, utilizing modern instructional practices to engage learners across various subjects. Through its website, the school provides parents and guardians with access to district resources, school calendars, and communication tools, ensuring that families remain well-informed and connected to the daily operations and extracurricular opportunities available to their children.

For more information, contact Meadowlark Ridge Elem at (785) 309-4300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2200 Glen Ave
Salina, KS 67401
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MEADOWLARK RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Salina, KS with about 444 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Salina
Total Students:
444
Teachers:
30.3
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 targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
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 444 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MEADOWLARK RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.

White
74.1%
Hispanic/Latino
14.2%
Two or more races
6.8%
Black or African American
3.2%
Asian
1.8%

Female
52.7%
Male
47.3%

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.