- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carpentersville, IL
Meadowdale Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Meadowdale Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170855000492
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowdale Elem School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Carpentersville · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 421
- students enrolled
Meadowdale Elem School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowdale Elem School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Carpentersville, IL.
School address
NCES ID 170855000492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Meadowdale Elem School held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 170855000492 · Carpentersville, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 15:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundee-Crown High School (2,573 students)
Meadowdale Elem School held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Meadowdale Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dundee-Crown H
Dundee-Crown High School
2,573 students
- Harry D Jacobs
Harry D Jacobs High School
2,056 students
- Hampshire High
Hampshire High School
2,046 students
- Westfield Comm
Westfield Community School
1,287 students
- Dundee Middle
Dundee Middle School
1,144 students
- This school 421
Meadowdale Elem School
421 students
What this shows Meadowdale Elem School reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowdale Elem School compares
Meadowdale Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.4%
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
$17,080
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.1%
White 1.4%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.7, Meadowdale Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Cusd 300 reports $17,080 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadowdale Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee-Crown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry D Jacobs High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hampshire High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westfield Community School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dundee Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadowdale Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Carpentersville
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadowdale Elem School
How many students attend Meadowdale Elem School?
Meadowdale Elem School has 421 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carpentersville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowdale Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowdale Elem School is 15:1, which is 7% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowdale Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Meadowdale Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 98.1% of enrollment, in Carpentersville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowdale Elem School?
Meadowdale Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meadowdale Elem School rank among elementary schools in Carpentersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowdale Elem School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Carpentersville, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Carpentersville on the city page.
What other schools are in Cusd 300?
Besides Meadowdale Elem School, Cusd 300 also operates Dundee-Crown High School (2,573 students), Harry D Jacobs High School (2,056 students), and Hampshire High School (2,046 students). See the Cusd 300 district page for the complete list.