- Enrollment
- 2,060
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alabaster, AL
Meadow View Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Meadow View Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010019001460
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow View Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Alabaster · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadow View Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow View Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Alabaster, AL.
School address
District: Alabaster City · Alabama
NCES ID 010019001460 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Meadow View Elementary School held near 937 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.5 → 59.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 010019001460 · Alabaster, AL Other · MID · TRAD
953 enr · 16.4:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Thompson High School (2,060 students)
Meadow View Elementary School held near 937 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.5 → 59.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Meadow View Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thompson High
Thompson High School
2,060 students
- Thompson Middl
Thompson Middle School
1,444 students
- Creek View Ele
Creek View Elementary School
958 students
- This school
Meadow View Elementary School
953 students
- Thompson Inter
Thompson Intermediate School
901 students
What this shows Meadow View Elementary School reports 953 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadow View Elementary School compares
Meadow View Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 23% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 953 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
953
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 33% in Alabama - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 477 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
African American 19.5%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Meadow View Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alabaster City reports $13,376 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadow View Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thompson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creek View Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thompson Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadow View Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~953 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadow View Elementary School
How many students attend Meadow View Elementary School?
Meadow View Elementary School has 953 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alabaster, AL. CCD year-over-year: 944 (2022-23) → 937 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow View Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% higher 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 School?
45.2% of students at Meadow View Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow View Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Meadow View Elementary School is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Alabaster, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow View Elementary School?
Meadow View Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Alabaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow View Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Alabaster, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Alabaster City?
Besides Meadow View Elementary School, Alabaster City also operates Thompson High School (2,060 students), Thompson Middle School (1,444 students), and Creek View Elementary School (958 students). See the Alabaster City district page for the complete list.