Enrollment
324
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waupun, WI
Meadow View Primary
Federal NCES profile for Meadow View Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551587002044
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow View Primary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Waupun · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadow View Primary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow View Primary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Waupun, WI.
School address
District: Waupun School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551587002044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadow View Primary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadow View Primary
Meadow View Primary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Waupun, Wisconsin, enrolling 324 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.2% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 324 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 530 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #253.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 324 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Waupun School District also operates Waupun Area Senior High (832 students) and Rock River Intermediate (585 students) alongside Meadow View Primary.
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 Primary compares
Meadow View Primary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 19% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 68% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,489
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 84.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Meadow View Primary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waupun School District, which includes Meadow View Primary.
$12,489
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 55.9%
Federal 9.9%
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.
How Meadow View Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waupun Area Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock River Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waupun Area Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadow View Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~324 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Meadow View Primary
How many students attend Meadow View Primary?
Meadow View Primary has 324 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waupun, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow View Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow View Primary is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadow View Primary?
31.2% of students at Meadow View Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow View Primary?
The largest demographic group at Meadow View Primary is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Waupun, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow View Primary?
Meadow View Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Primary rank among public schools in Waupun?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow View Primary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Waupun, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Waupun on the city page.
Is Meadow View Primary a good school?
Meadow View Primary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Waupun School District?
Besides Meadow View Primary, Waupun School District also operates Waupun Area Senior High (832 students), Rock River Intermediate (585 students), and Waupun Area Junior High (299 students). See the Waupun School District district page for the complete list.
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