- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Meadowlawn Elementary School held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 181158001860 · Monticello, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
533 enr · 16.7:1 · 51.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Twin Lakes Senior High School (620 students)
Meadowlawn Elementary School held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Meadowlawn Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Twin Lakes Sen
Twin Lakes Senior High School
620 students
- This school
Meadowlawn Elementary School
533 students
- Roosevelt Midd
Roosevelt Middle School
500 students
- Oaklawn Elemen
Oaklawn Elementary School
323 students
- Eastlawn Eleme 126
Eastlawn Elementary School
126 students
What this shows Meadowlawn Elementary School reports 533 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowlawn Elementary School compares
Meadowlawn Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,194
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Twin Lakes School Corp reports $13,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~533 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 567 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.