- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Meadow Lane School grew from 167 students in 2022-23 to 178 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 170456000137 · Merrionette Park, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
197 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawn Manor School (210 students)
Meadow Lane School grew from 167 students in 2022-23 to 178 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Meadow Lane School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawn Manor Sch
Lawn Manor School
210 students
- This school
Meadow Lane School
197 students
- Hamlin Upper G
Hamlin Upper Grade Center
182 students
What this shows Meadow Lane School reports 197 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadow Lane School compares
Meadow Lane School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,477
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Atwood Heights Sd 125 reports $16,477 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~197 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 167 (2022-23) → 178 (2023-24), up 11.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.