MEADOWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Meadows Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Topeka Public Schools school district, located in Topeka, KS with about 560 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 38 teachers, Meadows Elementary 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.

Meadows Elementary School is part of the Topeka Public Schools (USD 501) district, located in the historic area of Topeka, Kansas. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, character development, and student engagement. As a public institution, it operates under the broader district mission to prepare students for success through a comprehensive curriculum, dedicated teaching staff, and resources designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

The school maintains a strong connection to the Topeka community, utilizing its location on SW Clay Street to serve neighborhood families. By leveraging the resources provided by the Topeka Public Schools district, Meadows Elementary aims to create an inclusive atmosphere that encourages lifelong learning and social responsibility. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school activities, district policies, and academic calendars through the official Topeka Public Schools website, which serves as the primary hub for information regarding the school's programs and operational goals.

For more information, contact Meadows Elementary at (785) 235-7150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

201 SW Clay St
Topeka, KS 66606-1194
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MEADOWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Topeka, KS with about 560 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
560
Teachers:
38.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
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 560 students

White
38.8%
Hispanic/Latino
28.9%
Black or African American
16.3%
Two or more races
15.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.3%

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.