Enrollment
775
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.2%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadow Glen Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadow Glen Elementary
Meadow Glen Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lexington, South Carolina, enrolling 775 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.2% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the South Carolina average.
Enrollment of 775 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 65 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Asian (20%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 258 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Lexington's elementary schools, it stands alongside New Providence Elementary (810 students): Meadow Glen Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 14.7:1).
Lexington 01 also operates Lexington High (2,536 students) and River Bluff High (2,117 students) alongside Meadow Glen Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Meadow Glen Elementary compares
Meadow Glen Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,017
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lexington 01, which includes Meadow Glen Elementary.
$13,017
Per student
-11%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.8%
State 51.0%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~775 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Meadow Glen Elementary a good school?
Meadow Glen Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of South Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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