- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hillsdale, NJ
Meadowbrook
Federal NCES profile for Meadowbrook, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340726000528
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowbrook earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hillsdale · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 1.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadowbrook has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowbrook ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hillsdale, NJ.
School address
District: Hillsdale School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340726000528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Meadowbrook held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 340726000528 · Hillsdale, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 10.6:1 · 1.8% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: George G White (490 students)
Meadowbrook held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Meadowbrook in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George G White
George G White
490 students
- This school
Meadowbrook
318 students
- Ann Blanche Sm
Ann Blanche Smith
315 students
What this shows Meadowbrook reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowbrook compares
Meadowbrook held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.8% | ▼ 94% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$27,345
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Meadowbrook is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsdale School District reports $27,345 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadowbrook Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George G White | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ann Blanche Smith | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadowbrook's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadowbrook
How many students attend Meadowbrook?
Meadowbrook has 318 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hillsdale, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowbrook?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowbrook is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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?
1.8% of students at Meadowbrook are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowbrook?
The largest demographic group at Meadowbrook is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in Hillsdale, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowbrook?
Meadowbrook has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 rank among public schools in Hillsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowbrook ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hillsdale, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hillsdale School District?
Besides Meadowbrook, Hillsdale School District also operates George G White (490 students) and Ann Blanche Smith (315 students). See the Hillsdale School District district page for the complete list.