- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gladstone, MO
Meadowbrook Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meadowbrook Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292280001280
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowbrook Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Gladstone · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadowbrook Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowbrook Elementary ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Gladstone, MO.
School address
District: North Kansas City 74 · Missouri
NCES ID 292280001280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Meadowbrook Elementary held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 292280001280 · Gladstone, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 14.3:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Staley High (2,091 students)
Meadowbrook Elementary held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Meadowbrook Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Staley High
Staley High
2,091 students
- Oak Park High
Oak Park High
1,755 students
- North Kansas C
North Kansas City High
1,719 students
- Winnetonka Hig
Winnetonka High
1,238 students
- New Mark Middl
New Mark Middle
965 students
- This school 529
Meadowbrook Elementary
529 students
What this shows Meadowbrook Elementary reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowbrook Elementary compares
Meadowbrook Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▼ 5% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in Missouri - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,136
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
Largest group: White at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Meadowbrook Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Kansas City 74 reports $14,136 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Kansas City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winnetonka High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Mark Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadowbrook Elementary
How many students attend Meadowbrook Elementary?
Meadowbrook Elementary has 529 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gladstone, MO. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowbrook Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowbrook Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadowbrook Elementary?
43.7% of students at Meadowbrook Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowbrook Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Meadowbrook Elementary is White at 47.3% of enrollment, in Gladstone, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowbrook Elementary?
Meadowbrook Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meadowbrook Elementary rank among public schools in Gladstone?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowbrook Elementary ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Gladstone, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gladstone on the city page.
What other schools are in North Kansas City 74?
Besides Meadowbrook Elementary, North Kansas City 74 also operates Staley High (2,091 students), Oak Park High (1,755 students), and North Kansas City High (1,719 students). See the North Kansas City 74 district page for the complete list.