- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rockford, MI
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Meadow Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263003001133
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow Ridge Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 13
- public schools in Rockford · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadow Ridge Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Ridge Elementary School ranks #4 of 13 public schools in Rockford, MI.
School address
District: Rockford Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263003001133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Meadow Ridge Elementary School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 263003001133 · Rockford, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 12.4:1 · 25.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockford High School (1,750 students)
Meadow Ridge Elementary School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Meadow Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockford High
Rockford High School
1,750 students
- North Rockford
North Rockford Middle School
908 students
- East Rockford
East Rockford Middle School
788 students
- Rockford Hs Fr 584
Rockford Hs Freshman Center
584 students
- Crestwood Elem 469
Crestwood Elementary School
469 students
- This school 397
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
397 students
What this shows Meadow Ridge Elementary School reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadow Ridge Elementary School compares
Meadow Ridge Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 54% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 14% in Michigan - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$13,705
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 86.4%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Meadow Ridge Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Rockford Public Schools reports $13,705 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadow Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Rockford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Rockford Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockford Hs Freshman Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crestwood Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadow Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadow Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
Meadow Ridge Elementary School has 397 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rockford, MI. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Ridge Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 29% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 21% 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 Ridge Elementary School?
25.1% of students at Meadow Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Meadow Ridge Elementary School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Rockford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
Meadow Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Ridge Elementary School rank among public schools in Rockford?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Ridge Elementary School ranks #4 of 13 public schools in Rockford, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rockford on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockford Public Schools?
Besides Meadow Ridge Elementary School, Rockford Public Schools also operates Rockford High School (1,750 students), North Rockford Middle School (908 students), and East Rockford Middle School (788 students). See the Rockford Public Schools district page for the complete list.