- Enrollment
- 2,003
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Golden Valley, MN
Meadowbrook Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meadowbrook Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271426001884
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowbrook Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Golden Valley · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 19.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadowbrook Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowbrook Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Golden Valley, MN.
School address
District: Hopkins Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271426001884 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-77 students YoY
Meadowbrook Elementary shrank from 854 students in 2022-23 to 777 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 52.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-77 students YoY 271426001884 · Golden Valley, MN Other · MID · TRAD
792 enr · 17.6:1 · 19.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Hopkins Senior High (2,003 students)
Meadowbrook Elementary shrank from 854 students in 2022-23 to 777 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 52.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Meadowbrook Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hopkins Senior
Hopkins Senior High
2,003 students
- Hopkins North
Hopkins North Junior High
866 students
- This school 792
Meadowbrook Elementary
792 students
- Hopkins West J 574
Hopkins West Junior High
574 students
- L.H. Tanglen E 521
L.H. Tanglen Elementary
521 students
- Eisenhower Ele 504
Eisenhower Elementary
504 students
What this shows Meadowbrook Elementary reports 792 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowbrook Elementary compares
Meadowbrook Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.0% | ▼ 56% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 792 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
792
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 73% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$16,913
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
African American 13.8%
Two or More 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Meadowbrook Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hopkins Public School District reports $16,913 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadowbrook Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopkins North Junior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopkins West Junior High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| L.H. Tanglen Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadowbrook Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide other 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 (~792 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadowbrook Elementary
How many students attend Meadowbrook Elementary?
Meadowbrook Elementary has 792 students enrolled. It is a public school in Golden Valley, MN. CCD year-over-year: 854 (2022-23) → 777 (2023-24), down 77.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowbrook Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowbrook Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadowbrook Elementary?
19.0% of students at Meadowbrook Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowbrook Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Meadowbrook Elementary is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Golden Valley, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowbrook Elementary?
Meadowbrook Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meadowbrook Elementary rank among schools in Golden Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowbrook Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Golden Valley, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Golden Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Hopkins Public School District?
Besides Meadowbrook Elementary, Hopkins Public School District also operates Hopkins Senior High (2,003 students), Hopkins North Junior High (866 students), and Hopkins West Junior High (574 students). See the Hopkins Public School District district page for the complete list.