- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grand Rapids, MI
Meadow Brook Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Meadow Brook Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261461000057
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow Brook Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #8 of 24
- elementary schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadow Brook Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Brook Elementary School ranks #8 of 24 elementary schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Forest Hills Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261461000057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Meadow Brook Elementary School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 261461000057 · Grand Rapids, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 13.9:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern High School (1,088 students)
Meadow Brook Elementary School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Meadow Brook Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northern High
Northern High School
1,088 students
- Central High S
Central High School
999 students
- Eastern High S
Eastern High School
768 students
- Eastern Middle
Eastern Middle School
528 students
- Northern Trail
Northern Trails 56 School
520 students
- This school 431
Meadow Brook Elementary School
431 students
What this shows Meadow Brook Elementary School reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadow Brook Elementary School compares
Meadow Brook Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 61% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Michigan - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$14,433
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
Asian 16.5%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
African American 6.5%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Meadow Brook Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Forest Hills Public Schools reports $14,433 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadow Brook Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Trails 56 School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadow Brook Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Grand Rapids
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadow Brook Elementary School
How many students attend Meadow Brook Elementary School?
Meadow Brook Elementary School has 431 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Brook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Brook Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadow Brook Elementary School?
21.0% of students at Meadow Brook Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow Brook Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Meadow Brook Elementary School is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow Brook Elementary School?
Meadow Brook Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meadow Brook Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Brook Elementary School ranks #8 of 24 elementary schools in Grand Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Forest Hills Public Schools?
Besides Meadow Brook Elementary School, Forest Hills Public Schools also operates Northern High School (1,088 students), Central High School (999 students), and Eastern High School (768 students). See the Forest Hills Public Schools district page for the complete list.