Enrollment
554
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44
🌟 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.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Orland Park · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- 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 #2 of 3 elementary schools in Orland Park, IL.
School address
District: Orland Sd 135 · Illinois
NCES ID 173022002530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadow Ridge School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadow Ridge School
Meadow Ridge School is a mid-sized elementary school in Orland Park, Illinois, enrolling 554 students.
At 13.9:1, 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 554 puts it in the larger 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 White (65%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 54/100).
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Orland Park's elementary schools, it stands alongside Liberty Elem School (627 students): Meadow Ridge School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 15.9:1).
Orland Sd 135 also operates Jerling Junior High School (677 students) and Century Junior High School (636 students) alongside Meadow Ridge 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 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 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
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 60% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Illinois - lower ratio than 46% 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
$17,197
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 554 Top 24% in Illinois - larger than 76% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 13.9:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173022002530
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.9%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orland Sd 135, which includes Meadow Ridge School.
$17,197
Per student
+1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.0%
State 24.0%
Federal 5.1%
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 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
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Orland Park
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Next steps
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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 13.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% 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, attendance rates. 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 #2 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.
Is Meadow Ridge School a good school?
Meadow Ridge School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.