Enrollment
533
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monticello, IN
Meadowlawn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Meadowlawn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181158001860
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowlawn Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadowlawn Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowlawn Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Monticello, IN.
School address
District: Twin Lakes School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181158001860 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadowlawn Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadowlawn Elementary School
Meadowlawn Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Monticello, Indiana, enrolling 533 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.5% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 533 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 537 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #398, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 533 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Monticello's elementary schools, it stands alongside Oaklawn Elementary School (323 students): Meadowlawn Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.7:1 vs 14.7:1).
Twin Lakes School Corp also operates Twin Lakes Senior High School (620 students) and Roosevelt Middle School (500 students) alongside Meadowlawn 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 Meadowlawn Elementary School compares
Meadowlawn Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▲ 4% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Indiana - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,446
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
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 533 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.
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
White 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, Meadowlawn Elementary School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Twin Lakes School Corp, which includes Meadowlawn Elementary School.
$12,446
Per student
+3%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 59.8%
Federal 11.6%
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 Meadowlawn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Lakes Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oaklawn Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastlawn Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadowlawn Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Monticello
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~533 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Meadowlawn Elementary School
How many students attend Meadowlawn Elementary School?
Meadowlawn Elementary School has 533 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monticello, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowlawn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowlawn Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadowlawn Elementary School?
51.5% of students at Meadowlawn Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowlawn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Meadowlawn Elementary School is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Monticello, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowlawn Elementary School?
Meadowlawn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Meadowlawn Elementary School rank among public schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowlawn Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Monticello, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monticello on the city page.
Is Meadowlawn Elementary School a good school?
Meadowlawn Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Twin Lakes School Corp?
Besides Meadowlawn Elementary School, Twin Lakes School Corp also operates Twin Lakes Senior High School (620 students), Roosevelt Middle School (500 students), and Oaklawn Elementary School (323 students). See the Twin Lakes School Corp district page for the complete list.
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