- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lexington, SC
Meadow Glen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meadow Glen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450270001569
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow Glen Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 20
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 10.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadow Glen Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Glen Elementary ranks #1 of 20 public schools in Lexington, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450270001569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Meadow Glen Elementary held near 790 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.0 → 63.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 450270001569 · Lexington, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
775 enr · 12.7:1 · 10.2% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington High (2,536 students)
Meadow Glen Elementary held near 790 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.0 → 63.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Meadow Glen Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington High
Lexington High
2,536 students
- River Bluff Hi
River Bluff High
2,117 students
- White Knoll Hi
White Knoll High
2,025 students
- Gilbert High
Gilbert High
1,138 students
- Beechwood Midd
Beechwood Middle
1,033 students
- This school 775
Meadow Glen Elementary
775 students
What this shows Meadow Glen Elementary reports 775 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadow Glen Elementary compares
Meadow Glen Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.2% | ▼ 86% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 775 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
775
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,591
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.6%
Asian 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 5.8%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Meadow Glen Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 01 reports $13,591 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadow Glen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Bluff High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Knoll High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilbert High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadow Glen Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,117
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,025
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Lexington
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 (~775 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadow Glen Elementary
How many students attend Meadow Glen Elementary?
Meadow Glen Elementary has 775 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lexington, SC. CCD year-over-year: 810 (2022-23) → 790 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Glen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Glen Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 11% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 19% 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 Glen Elementary?
10.2% of students at Meadow Glen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow Glen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Meadow Glen Elementary is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Lexington, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow Glen Elementary?
Meadow Glen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Glen Elementary rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Glen Elementary ranks #1 of 20 public schools in Lexington, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington 01?
Besides Meadow Glen Elementary, Lexington 01 also operates Lexington High (2,536 students), River Bluff High (2,117 students), and White Knoll High (2,025 students). See the Lexington 01 district page for the complete list.