Meadowlark Elementary

www.usd250.org

411 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Meadowlark Elementary School, located at 1602 East 20th in Pittsburg, Kansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Pittsburg Community Schools (USD 250) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic development and social-emotional growth. As a key part of the local community, Meadowlark focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to help children reach their full potential.

The school is known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded curriculum that prioritizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging curiosity and lifelong learning. Beyond the classroom, Meadowlark integrates character-building initiatives and extracurricular opportunities that aim to cultivate a safe and inclusive atmosphere. By focusing on the unique needs of its student body, Meadowlark Elementary plays a vital role in preparing its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

411

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meadowlark Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	109
Black	19
Asian	1
Two or More	40
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	12

White
229 (55.7 %)
Hispanic
109 (26.5 %)
Two or More
40 (9.7 %)
Black
19 (4.6 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (2.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pittsburg
Phone:	(620)235-3130
Website:	http://www.usd250.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	305
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 46