Enrollment
421
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadowdale Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadowdale Elem School
Meadowdale Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Carpentersville, Illinois, enrolling 421 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 421 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Carpentersville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Golfview Elem School (401 students): Meadowdale Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 12.5:1).
Cusd 300 also operates Dundee-Crown High School (2,573 students) and Harry D Jacobs High School (2,056 students) alongside Meadowdale Elem School.
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 Meadowdale Elem School compares
Meadowdale Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,386
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 300, which includes Meadowdale Elem School.
$16,386
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 36.4%
Federal 7.6%
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 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
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~421 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Meadowdale Elem School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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