Enrollment
2,609
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 130255001980
Meadowcreek High School — Norcross, GA
Federal NCES profile for Meadowcreek High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 56/100.
👥 Class size 42
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
184.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadowcreek High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Meadowcreek High School reports 2,609 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 184.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% above the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 68.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 13% above the Georgia average and 32% above the national baseline. The school offers 20 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 435 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Gwinnett County spends $14,002 per pupil district-wide, below the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 44.3% from local sources (property taxes), 42.0% from the state, and 13.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Meadowcreek High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 13% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 2,609 | top 99% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 13% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 54% in Georgia — lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,002
per pupil, district-wide
— below Georgia avg of $15,679
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 435 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
383
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 2,609 Top 99% in Georgia — larger than 1% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 184.0
Students per teacher 14.5:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 68.6% +13% vs state
NCES ID 130255001980
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.9%
African American 14.9%
Asian 4.6%
White 1.6%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 6.0
Students per counselor 435:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 383
Out-of-school suspensions 123
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gwinnett County, which includes Meadowcreek High School.
$14,002
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 42.0%
Federal 13.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Enrollment
- 3,155
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Enrollment
- 3,058
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about Meadowcreek High School
How many students attend Meadowcreek High School?
Meadowcreek High School has 2,609 students enrolled. It is a high school in Norcross, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowcreek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowcreek High School is 14.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadowcreek High School?
68.6% of students at Meadowcreek High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowcreek High School?
The largest demographic group at Meadowcreek High School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Norcross, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowcreek High School?
Meadowcreek High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.