- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Meadowbrook Elem School held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.1 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 172898003039 · Northbrook, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 11.3:1 · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Northbrook Junior High School (621 students)
Meadowbrook Elem School held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.1 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Meadowbrook Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northbrook Jun
Northbrook Junior High School
621 students
- This school
Meadowbrook Elem School
497 students
- Westmoor Elem
Westmoor Elem School
358 students
- Greenbriar Ele
Greenbriar Elem School
352 students
What this shows Meadowbrook Elem School reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowbrook Elem School compares
Meadowbrook Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$30,560
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Northbrook Sd 28 reports $30,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~497 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.