- Enrollment
- 1,840
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Hope, MN
Meadow Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meadow Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273178001326
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow Lake Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in New Hope · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadow Lake Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Lake Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in New Hope, MN.
School address
District: Robbinsdale Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273178001326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Meadow Lake Elementary held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.2 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 273178001326 · New Hope, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 13.9:1 · 78.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High (1,840 students)
Meadow Lake Elementary held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.2 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Meadow Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robbinsdale Ar
Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High
1,840 students
- Robbinsdale Co
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High
1,396 students
- Plymouth Middl
Plymouth Middle
749 students
- Robbinsdale Sp 733
Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion El.
733 students
- Robbinsdale Mi 567
Robbinsdale Middle
567 students
- This school 488
Meadow Lake Elementary
488 students
What this shows Meadow Lake Elementary reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadow Lake Elementary compares
Meadow Lake Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 84% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 27% | - | - |
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.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 45% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$17,779
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 10.5%
White 9.4%
Asian 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Meadow Lake Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Robbinsdale Public School District reports $17,779 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadow Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plymouth Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion El. | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadow Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other 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 (~488 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadow Lake Elementary
How many students attend Meadow Lake Elementary?
Meadow Lake Elementary has 488 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Hope, MN. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Lake Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 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 Lake Elementary?
78.6% of students at Meadow Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Meadow Lake Elementary is African American at 55.1% of enrollment, in New Hope, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow Lake Elementary?
Meadow Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Meadow Lake Elementary rank among schools in New Hope?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Lake Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in New Hope, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Hope on the city page.
What other schools are in Robbinsdale Public School District?
Besides Meadow Lake Elementary, Robbinsdale Public School District also operates Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High (1,840 students), Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High (1,396 students), and Plymouth Middle (749 students). See the Robbinsdale Public School District district page for the complete list.