MEADOWLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MEADOWLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in KEARNEY, NE with about 433 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 23 teachers, MEADOWLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 at 1010 E 53rd St in Kearney, Nebraska, serves as a key educational institution within the Kearney Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on foundational academic skills, character development, and social-emotional growth. By emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum, Meadowlark aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, while encouraging them to be active, curious participants in their own education.
Beyond academics, Meadowlark Elementary is known for cultivating a strong sense of community among students, staff, and families. The school typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and school-wide initiatives that promote school spirit and collaborative learning. With a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body, the school utilizes modern teaching practices and resources to ensure that every child has the tools necessary to reach their potential within a safe and inclusive environment.
For more information, contact MEADOWLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (308) 698-8210 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KEARNEY, NE 68847-8599
(308) 698-8210
MEADOWLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in KEARNEY, NE with about 433 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 433
- Teachers:
- 23.4
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 433 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MEADOWLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 89.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.8%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
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.