Enrollment
198
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canton, NC
Meadowbrook Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meadowbrook Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370204002160
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowbrook Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadowbrook Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowbrook Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Canton, NC.
School address
District: Haywood County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370204002160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadowbrook Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadowbrook Elementary
Meadowbrook Elementary is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Canton, North Carolina, enrolling 198 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.3% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 198 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 120 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #113, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 396 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Canton's public schools, it stands alongside North Canton Elementary (332 students): Meadowbrook Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 14.4:1).
Haywood County Schools also operates Tuscola High (873 students) and Pisgah High (859 students) alongside Meadowbrook Elementary.
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 Elementary compares
Meadowbrook Elementary on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▼ 13% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$12,690
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 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 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Meadowbrook Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Haywood County Schools, which includes Meadowbrook Elementary.
$12,690
Per student
+6%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 54.0%
Federal 20.5%
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 Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscola High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pisgah High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waynesville Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bethel Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clyde Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Canton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~198 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Meadowbrook Elementary
How many students attend Meadowbrook Elementary?
Meadowbrook Elementary has 198 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canton, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowbrook Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowbrook Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 16% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadowbrook Elementary?
57.3% of students at Meadowbrook Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowbrook Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Meadowbrook Elementary is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Canton, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowbrook Elementary?
Meadowbrook Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Meadowbrook Elementary rank among public schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowbrook Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Canton, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Canton on the city page.
Is Meadowbrook Elementary a good school?
Meadowbrook Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina 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 Haywood County Schools?
Besides Meadowbrook Elementary, Haywood County Schools also operates Tuscola High (873 students), Pisgah High (859 students), and Waynesville Middle (727 students). See the Haywood County Schools district page for the complete list.
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