Meadow Lark School

Summary:

Meadow Lark School is an elementary school in Great Falls, Montana, serving 555 students in grades PK-6. This high-performing school consistently outshines the Great Falls Elementary District and the state of Montana in academic proficiency, ranking among the top 4% of elementary schools in the state.

Meadow Lark School's academic excellence is evident in its impressive test scores. In the 2022-2023 school year, 61.42% of Meadow Lark students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 35.13% for the district and 36.59% for the state. In Reading, 68.52% of Meadow Lark students were proficient or better, compared to 43.92% for the district and 46.03% for the state. The school also excels in Science, with 79.27% of students scoring proficient or better, far surpassing the district's 41.42% and the state's 37.03%. This exceptional academic performance has earned Meadow Lark a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking of 12 out of 332 schools.

While Meadow Lark School stands out for its academic achievements, it also has a higher student-teacher ratio of 22.6, compared to the nearby Mountain View School (13.9) and Longfellow School (19.2). Additionally, the school's student population is less diverse, with 84.32% of students identifying as White, higher than the more diverse nearby schools. The school's spending per student, at $7,651, is also lower than some of the neighboring schools, such as Mountain View School ($10,561) and Longfellow School ($10,400).


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2204 Fox Farm Road
       Great Falls, MT  59404


(406) 268-7300

District: Great Falls Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
12th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,171 Help


Students who attend Meadow Lark School usually attend:

Middle:    North Middle School
High:    C M Russell High School

Student/teacher ratio:  22.6 Help
Number of students:  555

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.3%
Two or more races:
6.5%
Hispanic:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Meadow Lark School ranks better than 96.4% of elementary schools in Montana. It also ranks first among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Great Falls Elementary School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Meadow Lark School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Great Falls Elementary School District. Racial makeup is: White (84.3%), two or more races (6.5%), Hispanic (5.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meadow Lark School is 22.6, which is the highest among 15 elementary schools in the Great Falls Elementary School District! (See more...)
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Compare Meadow Lark School employs 24.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meadow Lark School is $10,171, which is the lowest among 15 elementary schools in the Great Falls Elementary School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Meadow Lark School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Great Falls Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Great Falls Elementary 162nd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Meadow Lark School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 93.38 9th 217 95.9%
2005 95.55 1st 218 99.5%
2006 92.63 2nd 234 99.1%
2007 89.74 2nd 230 99.1%
2008 91.96 4th 194 97.9%
2009 88.73 1st 190 99.5%
2010 86.16 2nd 241 99.2%
2011 84.73 6th 247 97.6%
2012 84.88 4th 244 98.4%
2013 84.62 7th 246 97.2%
2015 93.69 19th 287 93.4%
2016 98.01 4th 191 97.9%
2017 95.76 2nd 109 98.2%
2018 94.72 3rd 116 97.4%
2019 96.07 4th 123 96.7%
2021 95.37 15th 356 95.8%
2022 95.51 17th 329 94.8%
2023 94.82 12th 332 96.4%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Meadow Lark School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 526 526
1991 510 2 14 1 10 n/a n/a 0 537
1992 507 2 15 3 7 n/a n/a 0 534
1993 494 2 19 2 7 n/a n/a 0 524
1994 486 2 7 3 6 n/a n/a 0 504
1995 440 1 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 449
1996 440 1 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 449
1997 417 4 6 1 3 n/a n/a 0 431
1998 421 2 5 3 2 n/a n/a 0 433
1999 431 3 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 439
2000 430 0 1 0 5 n/a n/a 0 436
2001 414 0 4 1 3 n/a n/a 0 422
2002 437 0 3 2 3 n/a n/a 0 445
2003 437 0 3 2 3 n/a n/a 0 445
2004 441 0 4 4 7 n/a n/a 0 456
2005 417 0 2 3 7 n/a n/a 0 429
2006 505 3 6 11 16 n/a n/a 0 541
2007 494 3 5 13 18 n/a n/a 0 533
2008 480 8 4 7 18 n/a n/a 0 517
2009 495 10 6 9 14 n/a n/a 0 534
2010 460 12 8 10 18 n/a n/a 0 508
2011 467 13 7 11 15 1 0 0 514
2012 440 15 6 12 22 0 0 0 495
2013 415 10 13 18 19 0 5 0 480
2014 398 14 9 25 19 0 6 0 471
2015 400 14 9 30 20 0 10 0 483
2016 410 11 7 23 18 0 14 0 483
2017 419 8 8 25 18 0 21 0 499
2018 429 8 7 22 20 0 24 0 510
2019 440 5 8 15 14 0 28 0 510
2020 460 4 6 19 11 0 30 0 530
2021 431 1 5 27 10 0 38 0 512
2022 463 2 6 35 8 0 36 0 550
2023 468 5 3 33 10 0 36 0 555

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Meadow Lark School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 526 22.0 23.9 19
1991 537 22.7 23.6 15.3
1992 534 20.0 26.7 4.3
1993 524 25.2 20.8 3.2
1994 504 23.0 21.9 3.6
1995 449 21.2 21.2 2
1996 449 21.2 21.2 2
1997 431 22.2 19.4 3.2
1998 433 22.5 19.2 4.6
1999 439 22.0 20.0 8.7
2000 436 23.1 18.9 8.3
2001 422 24.0 17.6 5.7
2002 445 24.7 18.0 9
2003 445 24.7 18.0 9
2004 456 24.8 18.4 8.3
2005 429 24.4 17.6 6.5
2006 541 26.6 20.3 6.8
2007 533 25.5 20.9 7.3
2008 517 25.9 20.0 6.4
2009 534 27.6 19.3 8.8
2010 508 27.7 18.3 12.2
2011 514 27.8 18.4 8.4
2012 495 27.4 18.0 10.3
2013 480 26.3 18.1 11.3
2014 471 24.0 19.6 13.2
2015 483 25.0 19.3 13
2016 483 26.0 18.5 13
2017 499 25.4 19.5 13.6
2018 510 25.4 20.0 13.1
2019 510 25.3 20.0 12.9
2020 530 24.3 21.7 12.3
2021 512 25.4 20.1 n/a
2022 550 25.9 21.2 n/a
2023 555 24.4 22.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Meadow Lark School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 526 22.0 23.9 19
1991 537 22.7 23.6 15.3
1992 534 20.0 26.7 4.3
1993 524 25.2 20.8 3.2
1994 504 23.0 21.9 3.6
1995 449 21.2 21.2 2
1996 449 21.2 21.2 2
1997 431 22.2 19.4 3.2
1998 433 22.5 19.2 4.6
1999 439 22.0 20.0 8.7
2000 436 23.1 18.9 8.3
2001 422 24.0 17.6 5.7
2002 445 24.7 18.0 9
2003 445 24.7 18.0 9
2004 456 24.8 18.4 8.3
2005 429 24.4 17.6 6.5
2006 541 26.6 20.3 6.8
2007 533 25.5 20.9 7.3
2008 517 25.9 20.0 6.4
2009 534 27.6 19.3 8.8
2010 508 27.7 18.3 12.2
2011 514 27.8 18.4 8.4
2012 495 27.4 18.0 10.3
2013 480 26.3 18.1 11.3
2014 471 24.0 19.6 13.2
2015 483 25.0 19.3 13
2016 483 26.0 18.5 13
2017 499 25.4 19.5 13.6
2018 510 25.4 20.0 13.1
2019 510 25.3 20.0 12.9
2020 530 24.3 21.7 12.3
2021 512 25.4 20.1 n/a
2022 550 25.9 21.2 n/a
2023 555 24.4 22.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Meadow Lark School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,651
2021 $9,780
2022 $10,665
2023 $10,170

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Meadow Lark School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4th of 123 Elementary schoolsRanks 12th of 332 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students510555
 8.8%
African American55
American Indian1410
 28.6%
Asian83
 62.5%
Hispanic1533
 120%
Pacific Islander00
White440468
 6.4%
Two or More Races2836
 28.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Meadow Lark School

Students who attend Meadow Lark School usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Middle School
High : C M Russell High School

Students at Meadow Lark School are 84% White, 6% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

Yes! Meadow Lark School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 12th of 332 Montana elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 555 students attended Meadow Lark School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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