Enrollment
197
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Merrionette Park, IL
Meadow Lane School
Federal NCES profile for Meadow Lane School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170456000137
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow Lane School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 197
- students enrolled
Meadow Lane School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Atwood Heights Sd 125 · Illinois
NCES ID 170456000137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadow Lane School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadow Lane School
Meadow Lane School is a mid-sized elementary school in Merrionette Park, Illinois, enrolling 197 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 197 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 197 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Atwood Heights Sd 125 also operates Lawn Manor School (210 students) and Hamlin Upper Grade Center (182 students) alongside Meadow Lane School.
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 Lane School compares
Meadow Lane School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% 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
$15,272
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 47.2%
White 28.9%
African American 20.3%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Meadow Lane School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Atwood Heights Sd 125, which includes Meadow Lane School.
$15,272
Per student
-10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.3%
State 41.8%
Federal 12.0%
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 Lane School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn Manor School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamlin Upper Grade Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadow Lane School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~197 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Meadow Lane School
How many students attend Meadow Lane School?
Meadow Lane School has 197 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Merrionette Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Lane School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Lane School is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow Lane School?
The largest demographic group at Meadow Lane School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.2% of enrollment, in Merrionette Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow Lane School?
Meadow Lane School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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).
Is Meadow Lane School a good school?
Meadow Lane School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois 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 Atwood Heights Sd 125?
Besides Meadow Lane School, Atwood Heights Sd 125 also operates Lawn Manor School (210 students) and Hamlin Upper Grade Center (182 students). See the Atwood Heights Sd 125 district page for the complete list.
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