Enrollment
1,953
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · North Chesterfield, VA
Meadowbrook High
Federal NCES profile for Meadowbrook High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510084000342
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowbrook High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #16 of 16
- public schools in North Chesterfield · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 79.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadowbrook High has class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowbrook High ranks #16 of 16 public schools in North Chesterfield, VA.
School address
District: Chesterfield County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510084000342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
128.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.3%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadowbrook High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadowbrook High
Meadowbrook High is a high-poverty, large high school in North Chesterfield, Virginia, enrolling 1,953 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,953 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 42 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #37, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and African American (38%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 279 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Discipline events run high: 526 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,953 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Chesterfield County Public Schools also operates Thomas Dale High (2,582 students) and Cosby High (2,507 students) alongside Meadowbrook High.
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 High compares
Meadowbrook High on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.3% | ▲ 38% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,953 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,953
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Virginia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,207
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
312
in-school suspensions + 214 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 52.2%
African American 38.1%
White 5.8%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Meadowbrook High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chesterfield County Public Schools, which includes Meadowbrook High.
$12,207
Per student
-17%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 47.1%
Federal 10.1%
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Dale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cosby High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manchester High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lloyd C. Bird High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midlothian High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadowbrook High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,507
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,236
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,048
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,953 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Meadowbrook High
How many students attend Meadowbrook High?
Meadowbrook High has 1,953 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Chesterfield, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowbrook High?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowbrook High is 15.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadowbrook High?
79.3% of students at Meadowbrook High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowbrook High?
The largest demographic group at Meadowbrook High is Hispanic or Latino at 52.2% of enrollment, in North Chesterfield, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowbrook High?
Meadowbrook High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meadowbrook High rank among public schools in North Chesterfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowbrook High ranks #16 of 16 public schools in North Chesterfield, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North Chesterfield on the city page.
Is Meadowbrook High a good school?
Meadowbrook High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia. 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 Chesterfield County Public Schools?
Besides Meadowbrook High, Chesterfield County Public Schools also operates Thomas Dale High (2,582 students), Cosby High (2,507 students), and Manchester High (2,236 students). See the Chesterfield County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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