- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lincoln, NE
Meadow Lane Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Meadow Lane Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317284001164
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow Lane Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #30 of 45
- schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadow Lane Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Lane Elementary School ranks #30 of 45 schools in Lincoln, NE.
School address
District: Lincoln Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317284001164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Meadow Lane Elementary School grew from 509 students in 2022-23 to 549 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 317284001164 · Lincoln, NE Other · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 12.8:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest High School (2,110 students)
Meadow Lane Elementary School grew from 509 students in 2022-23 to 549 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Meadow Lane Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest High
Southwest High School
2,110 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
2,086 students
- Lincoln East H
Lincoln East High School
1,982 students
- North Star Hig
North Star High School
1,927 students
- Lincoln Southe
Lincoln Southeast High School
1,848 students
- This school 523
Meadow Lane Elementary School
523 students
What this shows Meadow Lane Elementary School reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadow Lane Elementary School compares
Meadow Lane Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▲ 35% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,573
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Two or More 10.9%
Asian 5.0%
African American 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Meadow Lane Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln Public Schools reports $13,573 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadow Lane Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Star High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Southeast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadow Lane Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,086
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadow Lane Elementary School
How many students attend Meadow Lane Elementary School?
Meadow Lane Elementary School has 523 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lincoln, NE. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 549 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Lane Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Lane Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 18% 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 Lane Elementary School?
41.8% of students at Meadow Lane Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow Lane Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Meadow Lane Elementary School is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Lincoln, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow Lane Elementary School?
Meadow Lane Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Lane Elementary School rank among schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Lane Elementary School ranks #30 of 45 schools in Lincoln, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lincoln on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln Public Schools?
Besides Meadow Lane Elementary School, Lincoln Public Schools also operates Southwest High School (2,110 students), Lincoln High School (2,086 students), and Lincoln East High School (1,982 students). See the Lincoln Public Schools district page for the complete list.