Enrollment
497
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Northbrook, IL
Meadowbrook Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Meadowbrook Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172898003039
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowbrook Elem School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Northbrook · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 497
- students enrolled
Meadowbrook Elem School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowbrook Elem School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Northbrook, IL.
School address
District: Northbrook Sd 28 · Illinois
NCES ID 172898003039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadowbrook Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadowbrook Elem School
Meadowbrook Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Northbrook, Illinois, enrolling 497 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 497 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Asian (16%) (diversity index 45/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Northbrook Sd 28 spends $28,607 per pupil, 68% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Northbrook's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wescott Elementary School (469 students): Meadowbrook Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.3:1 vs 10.7:1).
Northbrook Sd 28 also operates Northbrook Junior High School (621 students) and Westmoor Elem School (358 students) alongside Meadowbrook Elem School.
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 Meadowbrook Elem School compares
Meadowbrook Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 21% in Illinois - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$28,607
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 71.8%
Asian 16.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Meadowbrook Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northbrook Sd 28, which includes Meadowbrook Elem School.
$28,607
Per student
+68%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+72%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.5%
State 23.5%
Federal 2.0%
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 Meadowbrook Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northbrook Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westmoor Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenbriar Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadowbrook Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
Similar elementary schools in Northbrook
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~497 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Meadowbrook Elem School
How many students attend Meadowbrook Elem School?
Meadowbrook Elem School has 497 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Northbrook, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowbrook Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowbrook Elem School is 11.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowbrook Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Meadowbrook Elem School is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Northbrook, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowbrook Elem School?
Meadowbrook Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meadowbrook Elem School rank among elementary schools in Northbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowbrook Elem School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Northbrook, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Northbrook on the city page.
Is Meadowbrook Elem School a good school?
Meadowbrook Elem School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois 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 Northbrook Sd 28?
Besides Meadowbrook Elem School, Northbrook Sd 28 also operates Northbrook Junior High School (621 students), Westmoor Elem School (358 students), and Greenbriar Elem School (352 students). See the Northbrook Sd 28 district page for the complete list.
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