Enrollment
421
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sandusky, OH
Meadowlawn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Meadowlawn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390468102662
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowlawn Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Sandusky · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadowlawn Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowlawn Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Sandusky, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadowlawn Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadowlawn Elementary School
Meadowlawn Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Sandusky, Ohio, enrolling 421 students.
At 17.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 421 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 699 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #132.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 421 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Sandusky's elementary schools, it stands alongside The Sandusky Intermediate School (892 students): Meadowlawn Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.5:1 vs 17.8:1).
Perkins Local also operates Perkins High School (539 students) and Furry Elementary School (495 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 28% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Ohio - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,139
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 421 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 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Meadowlawn Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Perkins Local, which includes Meadowlawn Elementary School.
$14,139
Per student
-4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.6%
State 19.3%
Federal 10.2%
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 Meadowlawn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perkins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Furry Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Briar Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Sandusky
3 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 Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~421 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Meadowlawn Elementary School
How many students attend Meadowlawn Elementary School?
Meadowlawn Elementary School has 421 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sandusky, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowlawn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowlawn Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% 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 Meadowlawn Elementary School?
22.7% of students at Meadowlawn Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowlawn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Meadowlawn Elementary School is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Sandusky, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowlawn Elementary School?
Meadowlawn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 elementary schools in Sandusky?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowlawn Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Sandusky, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sandusky on the city page.
Is Meadowlawn Elementary School a good school?
Meadowlawn Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio 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 Perkins Local?
Besides Meadowlawn Elementary School, Perkins Local also operates Perkins High School (539 students), Furry Elementary School (495 students), and Briar Middle School (413 students). See the Perkins Local district page for the complete list.
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