- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Benson, NC
Meadow School
Federal NCES profile for Meadow School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370237001019
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Benson · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadow School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Benson, NC.
School address
District: Johnston County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370237001019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Meadow School grew from 609 students in 2022-23 to 661 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 47.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 370237001019 · Benson, NC Other · MID · TRAD
646 enr · 14.4:1 · 54.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Corinth Holders High (2,187 students)
Meadow School grew from 609 students in 2022-23 to 661 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 47.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Meadow School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corinth Holder
Corinth Holders High
2,187 students
- Clayton High
Clayton High
1,929 students
- Cleveland High
Cleveland High
1,889 students
- West Johnston
West Johnston High
1,563 students
- Smithfield-Sel
Smithfield-Selma High
1,548 students
- This school 646
Meadow School
646 students
What this shows Meadow School reports 646 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadow School compares
Meadow School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▼ 17% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$11,352
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Meadow School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Johnston County Public Schools reports $11,352 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadow School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth Holders High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clayton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cleveland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Johnston High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smithfield-Selma High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadow School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Benson
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~646 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadow School
How many students attend Meadow School?
Meadow School has 646 students enrolled. It is a public school in Benson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 609 (2022-23) → 661 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow School is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% 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 School?
54.7% of students at Meadow School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow School?
The largest demographic group at Meadow School is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Benson, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow School?
Meadow School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
How does Meadow School rank among public schools in Benson?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Benson, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Benson on the city page.
What other schools are in Johnston County Public Schools?
Besides Meadow School, Johnston County Public Schools also operates Corinth Holders High (2,187 students), Clayton High (1,929 students), and Cleveland High (1,889 students). See the Johnston County Public Schools district page for the complete list.