Enrollment
659
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Martinsville, VA
Meadow View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meadow View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510192000848
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow View Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Martinsville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 88.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadow View Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow View Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Martinsville, VA.
School address
District: Henry County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510192000848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.3%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadow View Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadow View Elementary
Meadow View Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Martinsville, Virginia, enrolling 659 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 88.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 659 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 400 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #318, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 659 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Martinsville's public schools, it stands alongside G.W. Carver Elementary (460 students): Meadow View Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 14.8:1).
Henry County Public Schools also operates Magna Vista High (1,147 students) and Bassett High (1,098 students) alongside Meadow View Elementary.
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 View Elementary compares
Meadow View Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.3% | ▲ 53% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 659 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
659
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Virginia - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,365
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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 659 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 43.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
African American 20.8%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Meadow View Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henry County Public Schools, which includes Meadow View Elementary.
$12,365
Per student
-16%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.8%
State 63.1%
Federal 15.1%
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 View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magna Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bassett High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fieldale-Collinsville Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laurel Park Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| G.W. Carver Elementary | 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
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Martinsville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
G.W. Carver Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Mount Olivet Elementary
Standard public school
271 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Rich Acres Elementary
Standard public school
253 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Clearview Early Learning Center
Standard public school
110 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~659 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Meadow View Elementary
How many students attend Meadow View Elementary?
Meadow View Elementary has 659 students enrolled. It is a public school in Martinsville, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow View Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadow View Elementary?
88.3% of students at Meadow View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Meadow View Elementary is White at 43.9% of enrollment, in Martinsville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow View Elementary?
Meadow View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meadow View Elementary rank among schools in Martinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow View Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Martinsville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Martinsville on the city page.
Is Meadow View Elementary a good school?
Meadow View Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Virginia schools. 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 Henry County Public Schools?
Besides Meadow View Elementary, Henry County Public Schools also operates Magna Vista High (1,147 students), Bassett High (1,098 students), and Fieldale-Collinsville Middle (792 students). See the Henry County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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