Enrollment
548
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 551089001420
Meadow View Elementary — Oconomowoc, WI
Federal NCES profile for Meadow View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 59/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Oconomowoc Area School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadow View Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Meadow View Elementary reports 548 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 11.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 71% below the Wisconsin average and 78% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 10.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Oconomowoc Area School District spends $15,955 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 75.3% from local sources (property taxes), 18.8% from the state, and 5.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Meadow View Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.2% | ▼ 71% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 83% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
11.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 71% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 81% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$15,955
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 548 Top 83% in Wisconsin — larger than 17% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 16.1:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 11.2% -71% vs state
NCES ID 551089001420
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.9%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oconomowoc Area School District, which includes Meadow View Elementary.
$15,955
Per student
-14%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 75.3%
State 18.8%
Federal 5.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Meadow View Elementary
How many students attend Meadow View Elementary?
Meadow View Elementary has 548 students enrolled. It is a other school in Oconomowoc, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow View Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 7% higher than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadow View Elementary?
11.2% of students at Meadow View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Meadow View Elementary is White at 87.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Oconomowoc, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow View Elementary?
Meadow View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.