- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Adel, IA
Meadow View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meadow View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190315002282
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow View Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Adel · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadow View Elementary has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow View Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Adel, IA.
School address
District: Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190315002282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Meadow View Elementary held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 190315002282 · Adel, IA Elementary · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 14.1:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Adm Senior High School (666 students)
Meadow View Elementary held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Meadow View Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adm Senior Hig
Adm Senior High School
666 students
- This school
Meadow View Elementary
520 students
- Adel Elementar
Adel Elementary School
403 students
- Adm Middle Sch
Adm Middle School
352 students
- Desoto Interme
Desoto Intermediate School
337 students
What this shows Meadow View Elementary reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadow View Elementary compares
Meadow View Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 55% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 18% | - | - |
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.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 52% in Iowa - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,402
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 520 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Meadow View Elementary is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District reports $11,402 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadow View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adm Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adel Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adm Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desoto Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadow View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~520 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadow View Elementary
How many students attend Meadow View Elementary?
Meadow View Elementary has 520 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Adel, IA. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow View Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 10% 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 View Elementary?
16.3% of students at Meadow View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Meadow View Elementary is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Adel, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow View Elementary?
Meadow View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 View Elementary rank among public schools in Adel?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow View Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Adel, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District?
Besides Meadow View Elementary, Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District also operates Adm Senior High School (666 students), Adel Elementary School (403 students), and Adm Middle School (352 students). See the Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District district page for the complete list.