Enrollment
155
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 010270001089
Meadowlane Elementary School — Phenix City, AL
Federal NCES profile for Meadowlane Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
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: Phenix City · Alabama
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)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Alabama avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.7%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadowlane Elementary School compares with Alabama 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
Meadowlane Elementary School reports 155 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 14% below the Alabama state mean of 17.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 96.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 64% above the Alabama average and 87% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 310 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 46.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Phenix City spends $13,713 per pupil district-wide, below the Alabama average of $14,500 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.1% from local sources (property taxes), 57.8% from the state, and 23.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), 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 Meadowlane Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Alabama state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.7% | ▲ 64% | 58.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 4% | — | — |
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
96.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 64% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
— 14% below state mean
Top 15% in Alabama — lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,713
per pupil, district-wide
— below Alabama avg of $14,500
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 310 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 155 Top 4% in Alabama — larger than 96% of 1,369 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 15.3:1 -14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 96.7% +64% vs state
NCES ID 010270001089
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 310:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 46.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 49
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Phenix City, which includes Meadowlane Elementary School.
$13,713
Per student
-5%
vs Alabama
Avg $14,500
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 19.1%
State 57.8%
Federal 23.2%
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
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
Similar other schools in Phenix City
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
Standard public school
722 students 19:1 students per teacher
Phenix City Elementary School
Standard public school
683 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Westview Elementary School
Standard public school
563 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Sherwood Elementary School
Standard public school
493 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Ladonia Elementary School
Standard public school
461 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Meadowlane Elementary School
How many students attend Meadowlane Elementary School?
Meadowlane Elementary School has 155 students enrolled. It is a other school in Phenix City, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowlane Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowlane Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Alabama average of 17.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.