- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Meadowlawn Elementary School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 390468102662 · Sandusky, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 17.5:1 · 22.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Perkins High School (539 students)
Meadowlawn Elementary School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Meadowlawn Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perkins High S
Perkins High School
539 students
- Furry Elementa
Furry Elementary School
495 students
- This school
Meadowlawn Elementary School
421 students
- Briar Middle S
Briar Middle School
413 students
What this shows Meadowlawn Elementary School reports 421 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 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 methodology
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
$14,698
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Perkins Local reports $14,698 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~421 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, 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 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.
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.