- Enrollment
- 2,068
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Rapids, MI
Meadowlawn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meadowlawn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262034005717
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowlawn Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #38 of 44
- schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadowlawn Elementary has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowlawn Elementary ranks #38 of 44 schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Kentwood Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262034005717 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Meadowlawn Elementary shrank from 378 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE held 22.4 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 262034005717 · Grand Rapids, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 15.4:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: East Kentwood High School (2,068 students)
Meadowlawn Elementary shrank from 378 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE held 22.4 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Meadowlawn Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Kentwood
East Kentwood High School
2,068 students
- Pinewood Middl
Pinewood Middle School
842 students
- East Kentwood 742
East Kentwood Freshman Campus
742 students
- Crestwood Midd 700
Crestwood Middle School
700 students
- Discovery Elem 674
Discovery Elementary
674 students
- This school 339
Meadowlawn Elementary
339 students
What this shows Meadowlawn Elementary reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowlawn Elementary compares
Meadowlawn Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 43% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 36% in Michigan - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$14,957
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 32.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Asian 19.2%
White 17.1%
Two or More 10.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 32.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.0, Meadowlawn Elementary is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Kentwood Public Schools reports $14,957 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadowlawn Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Kentwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinewood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Kentwood Freshman Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crestwood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Discovery Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadowlawn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Grand Rapids
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
City Middlehigh
Standard public school
955 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Harrison Park Academy
Standard public school
708 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
494 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Standard public school
287 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Hope Academy of West Michigan
Standard public school
284 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Mulick Park Elementary School
Standard public school
264 students 17.6:1 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 (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadowlawn Elementary
How many students attend Meadowlawn Elementary?
Meadowlawn Elementary has 339 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowlawn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowlawn Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% 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 Meadowlawn Elementary?
77.8% of students at Meadowlawn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowlawn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Meadowlawn Elementary is African American at 32.2% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowlawn Elementary?
Meadowlawn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Meadowlawn Elementary rank among schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowlawn Elementary ranks #38 of 44 schools in Grand Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Kentwood Public Schools?
Besides Meadowlawn Elementary, Kentwood Public Schools also operates East Kentwood High School (2,068 students), Pinewood Middle School (842 students), and East Kentwood Freshman Campus (742 students). See the Kentwood Public Schools district page for the complete list.