Enrollment
401
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sun Prairie, WI
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 551464003075
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 27
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 near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #8 of 10
- schools in Sun Prairie · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadow View Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow View Elementary ranks #8 of 10 schools in Sun Prairie, WI.
School address
District: Sun Prairie Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551464003075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadow View Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadow View Elementary
Meadow View Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, enrolling 401 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 401 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 574 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #374.
Its student body is led by White (31%) and Asian (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 78/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 401 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Sun Prairie's public schools, it stands alongside Token Springs Elementary (472 students): Meadow View Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 15.7:1).
Sun Prairie Area School District also operates Sun Prairie East High (1,340 students) and Sun Prairie West High (1,325 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 Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 34% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 53% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$14,670
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 31.4%
Asian 24.7%
African American 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 12.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 31.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.4, Meadow View Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sun Prairie Area School District, which includes Meadow View Elementary.
$14,670
Per student
-2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.0%
State 43.6%
Federal 7.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Prairie East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sun Prairie West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patrick Marsh Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Heights Middle | Larger | 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
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Sun Prairie
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Token Springs Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Northside Elementary
Standard public school
439 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Westside Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Royal Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
433 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Eastside Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Creekside Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~401 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Meadow View Elementary
How many students attend Meadow View Elementary?
Meadow View Elementary has 401 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sun Prairie, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow View Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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?
25.4% 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 31.4% of enrollment, in Sun Prairie, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.4/100.
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 Sun Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow View Elementary ranks #8 of 10 schools in Sun Prairie, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sun Prairie 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 near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin 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 Sun Prairie Area School District?
Besides Meadow View Elementary, Sun Prairie Area School District also operates Sun Prairie East High (1,340 students), Sun Prairie West High (1,325 students), and Prairie View Middle (699 students). See the Sun Prairie Area School District district page for the complete list.
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