- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orland Park, IL
Meadow Ridge School
Federal NCES profile for Meadow Ridge 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 173022002530
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow Ridge School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Orland Park · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 554
- students enrolled
Meadow Ridge School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Ridge School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Orland Park, IL.
School address
District: Orland Sd 135 · Illinois
NCES ID 173022002530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173022002530 · Orland Park, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 13.5:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Jerling Junior High School (677 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 elementary schools in Orland Park. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Meadow Ridge School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jerling Junior
Jerling Junior High School
677 students
- Century Junior
Century Junior High School
636 students
- Liberty Elem S
Liberty Elem School
627 students
- This school
Meadow Ridge School
554 students
- Orland Jr High
Orland Jr High School
524 students
- Prairie Elem S
Prairie Elem School
507 students
What this shows Meadow Ridge School reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadow Ridge School compares
Meadow Ridge 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Illinois - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,852
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.2%
African American 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Asian 7.6%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Meadow Ridge School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orland Sd 135, which includes Meadow Ridge School.
$18,852
Per student
+4%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 71.0%
State 24.0%
Federal 5.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Meadow Ridge School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerling Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Century Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orland Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadow Ridge School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Orland Park
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadow Ridge School
How many students attend Meadow Ridge School?
Meadow Ridge School has 554 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orland Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Ridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Ridge School is 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow Ridge School?
The largest demographic group at Meadow Ridge School is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Orland Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow Ridge School?
Meadow Ridge School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Orland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Ridge School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Orland Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Orland Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Orland Sd 135?
Besides Meadow Ridge School, Orland Sd 135 also operates Jerling Junior High School (677 students), Century Junior High School (636 students), and Liberty Elem School (627 students). See the Orland Sd 135 district page for the complete list.
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