- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phenix City, AL
Meadowlane Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Meadowlane Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010270001089
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowlane Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Phenix City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 96.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadowlane Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowlane Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Phenix City, AL.
School address
District: Phenix City · Alabama
NCES ID 010270001089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Meadowlane Elementary School shrank from 153 students in 2022-23 to 135 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.6 → 9.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 010270001089 · Phenix City, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
155 enr · 15.5:1 · 96.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,579 students)
Meadowlane Elementary School shrank from 153 students in 2022-23 to 135 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE lost 10.6 → 9.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Meadowlane Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,579 students
- Phenix City In
Phenix City Intermediate School
1,068 students
- Ridgecrest Ele
Ridgecrest Elementary School
722 students
- Phenix City El
Phenix City Elementary School
683 students
- Westview Eleme 563
Westview Elementary School
563 students
- This school 155
Meadowlane Elementary School
155 students
What this shows Meadowlane Elementary School reports 155 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowlane Elementary School compares
Meadowlane Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.7% | ▲ 64% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
155
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 22% in Alabama - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.5%
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
$12,259
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.8%
White 6.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Meadowlane Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Phenix City reports $12,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadowlane Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phenix City Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgecrest Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phenix City Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadowlane Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Phenix City
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
Standard public school
722 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Phenix City Elementary School
Standard public school
683 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Westview Elementary School
Standard public school
563 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Sherwood Elementary School
Standard public school
493 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Ladonia Elementary School
Standard public school
461 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~155 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadowlane Elementary School
How many students attend Meadowlane Elementary School?
Meadowlane Elementary School has 155 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phenix City, AL. CCD year-over-year: 153 (2022-23) → 135 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowlane Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowlane Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 12% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% 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 Meadowlane Elementary School?
96.7% of students at Meadowlane Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowlane Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Meadowlane Elementary School is African American at 85.8% of enrollment, in Phenix City, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowlane Elementary School?
Meadowlane Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Meadowlane Elementary School rank among schools in Phenix City?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowlane Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Phenix City, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phenix City on the city page.
What other schools are in Phenix City?
Besides Meadowlane Elementary School, Phenix City also operates Central High School (1,579 students), Phenix City Intermediate School (1,068 students), and Ridgecrest Elementary School (722 students). See the Phenix City district page for the complete list.