- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salt Lake City, UT
Meadowlark School
Federal NCES profile for Meadowlark School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490087000509
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowlark School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #48 of 57
- schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadowlark School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowlark School ranks #48 of 57 schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Salt Lake District · Utah
NCES ID 490087000509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Meadowlark School grew from 354 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 490087000509 · Salt Lake City, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 20.7:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (2,503 students)
Meadowlark School grew from 354 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Meadowlark School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
2,503 students
- Highland High
Highland High
1,973 students
- East High
East High
1,764 students
- Glendale Middl 678
Glendale Middle
678 students
- Mountain View 629
Mountain View School
629 students
- This school 434
Meadowlark School
434 students
What this shows Meadowlark School reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowlark School compares
Meadowlark School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 253% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 253% above the Utah average of 28.0%
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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 45% in Utah - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.4%
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
$13,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.7%
White 8.8%
African American 6.9%
Asian 6.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.0%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Meadowlark School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salt Lake District reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadowlark School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glendale Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadowlark School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,764
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar other schools in Salt Lake City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadowlark School
How many students attend Meadowlark School?
Meadowlark School has 434 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salt Lake City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowlark School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowlark School is 20.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 32% higher 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 Meadowlark School?
98.9% of students at Meadowlark School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowlark School?
The largest demographic group at Meadowlark School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.7% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowlark School?
Meadowlark School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Meadowlark School rank among schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowlark School ranks #48 of 57 schools in Salt Lake City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Salt Lake District?
Besides Meadowlark School, Salt Lake District also operates West High (2,503 students), Highland High (1,973 students), and East High (1,764 students). See the Salt Lake District district page for the complete list.