Enrollment
155
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-12% 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
What stands out at Meadowlane Elementary School
Meadowlane Elementary School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Phenix City, Alabama, enrolling 155 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 96.7% of students qualify for free meals, 64% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Alabama schools, with 155 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #30, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 49 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 155 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Phenix City's public schools, it stands alongside Ridgecrest Elementary School (722 students): Meadowlane Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 17.2:1).
Phenix City also operates Central High School (1,579 students) and Phenix City Intermediate School (1,068 students) alongside Meadowlane Elementary 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 Meadowlane Elementary School compares
Meadowlane Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Phenix City, which includes Meadowlane Elementary School.
$11,818
Per student
-5%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~155 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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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 public school in Phenix City, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowlane Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowlane Elementary School is 15.5:1, 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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Meadowlane Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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