Meadowlark Elementary

401 MEADOWLARK DR WINSTON-SALEM NC 27106

About Meadowlark Elementary

Meadowlark Elementary School, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is part of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. Meadowlark Elementary serves students in grades pre-k through five and is known to have made significant progress with its students. With students performing above the district average in both reading and math, the school district data for the state estimated that 42% of students were proficient in reading, while only 27% were proficient in math, indicating steady academic growth. Meadowlark Elementary earned a perfect 10/10 rating, which indicates, on a percentile ranking, all students made some progress as indicated and should be commended for their efforts in providing quality instruction and academic support. Families value the caring staff and inclusive programs offered to families, as well as the parental involvement in the school. Meadowlark Elementary is often regarded as one of the best elementary schools in North Carolina.

Contact Information

Address

401 MEADOWLARK DR WINSTON-SALEM NC 27106

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Phone

(336) 703-4208

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 47% in Reading.
56
Full-time Teachers
831
Total Students
$48684
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 130 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Meadowlark Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

130

of 196 in North Carolina

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM - 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 54.8%
Asian 12.4%
Hispanic 10.1%
Black 15.6%
Two+ Races 6.9%
Native Am. 0.5%
White
54.8%
Asian
12.4%
Hispanic
10.1%
Black
15.6%
Two+ Races
6.9%
Native Am.
0.5%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 831
49.6%
412 Female
50.4%
419 Male

Student Population

831 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10.61355 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In August 2025, Meadowlark Elementary received a new traffic light, which has improved safety and is allowing for a better flow of traffic for parents and others in the community.

FAQ

Q: Does Meadowlark Elementary School have after-school care?

A: Yes, extended day care programs do exist, so working families are supported.

Q: What wellness programs are at Meadowlark Elementary School?

A: The school promotes fitness, eating healthy, and getting outdoors!

Q: Are there cultural celebrations at Meadowlark Elementary School?

A: Yes, children participate in multicultural events such as music, food, and performances!

Q: Does Meadowlark Elementary School provide field trips?

A: Yes, students partake in educational field trips to deepen their learning connected directly to the curriculum.

Q: How can families volunteer at Meadowlark Elementary School?

A: Parents can volunteer with classroom help, fundraisers, and special events!

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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