- Enrollment
- 1,253
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Danville, IL
Meade Park Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Meade Park Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171179001391
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meade Park Elem School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 312
- students enrolled
Meade Park Elem School has class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meade Park Elem School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Danville, IL.
School address
District: Danville Ccsd 118 · Illinois
NCES ID 171179001391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Meade Park Elem School grew from 281 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (+11.0%).
Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 171179001391 · Danville, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 17.3:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Danville High School (1,253 students)
Meade Park Elem School grew from 281 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (+11.0%). Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Meade Park Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Danville High
Danville High School
1,253 students
- North Ridge Mi
North Ridge Middle School
740 students
- South View Upp
South View Upper Elem School
664 students
- Mark Denman El
Mark Denman Elementary School
545 students
- Southwest Ele 469
Southwest Elem School
469 students
- This school 312
Meade Park Elem School
312 students
What this shows Meade Park Elem School reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meade Park Elem School compares
Meade Park Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in Illinois - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,893
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.6%
White 26.6%
Two or More 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Meade Park Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Danville Ccsd 118 reports $21,893 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meade Park Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Ridge Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South View Upper Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mark Denman Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meade Park Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Danville
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
South View Upper Elem School
Standard public school
664 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Mark Denman Elementary School
Standard public school
545 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elem School
Standard public school
377 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Northeast Elem Magnet School
Standard public school
347 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meade Park Elem School
How many students attend Meade Park Elem School?
Meade Park Elem School has 312 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Danville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meade Park Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meade Park Elem School is 17.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meade Park Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Meade Park Elem School is African American at 50.6% of enrollment, in Danville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meade Park Elem School?
Meade Park Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meade Park Elem School rank among elementary schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, Meade Park Elem School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Danville, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Danville on the city page.
What other schools are in Danville Ccsd 118?
Besides Meade Park Elem School, Danville Ccsd 118 also operates Danville High School (1,253 students), North Ridge Middle School (740 students), and South View Upper Elem School (664 students). See the Danville Ccsd 118 district page for the complete list.