- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510084000342
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Meadowbrook High held near 1,964 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-69 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 128.5 → 160.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-69 students YoY 510084000342 · North Chesterfield, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,953 enr · 15.3:1 · 79.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Dale High (2,582 students)
Meadowbrook High held near 1,964 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-69 headcount). Teacher FTE added 128.5 → 160.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Meadowbrook High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Dale Hi
Thomas Dale High
2,582 students
- Cosby High
Cosby High
2,507 students
- Manchester Hig
Manchester High
2,236 students
- Lloyd C. Bird
Lloyd C. Bird High
2,131 students
- Midlothian Hig
Midlothian High
2,048 students
- This school
Meadowbrook High
1,953 students
What this shows Meadowbrook High reports 1,953 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowbrook High compares
Meadowbrook High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,776
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Chesterfield County Public Schools reports $12,776 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,507
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~1,953 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,033 (2022-23) → 1,964 (2023-24), nearly flat (-69).
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 38/100 (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 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.
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.