Enrollment
330
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 317590001539
Meadows Elementary School — Omaha, NE
Federal NCES profile for Meadows Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 45
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Ralston Public Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadows Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Meadows Elementary School reports 330 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% above the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 5% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 34.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 13% above the Nebraska average and 33% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 330 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Ralston Public Schools spends $13,673 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 61.3% from local sources (property taxes), 28.8% from the state, and 9.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Meadows Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▲ 13% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 66% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 13% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
— 11% above state mean
Top 72% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,673
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nebraska avg of $20,313
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 330 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 330 Top 66% in Nebraska — larger than 34% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 15.1:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 34.9% +13% vs state
NCES ID 317590001539
Student demographics
White 53.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 330:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.8%
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ralston Public Schools, which includes Meadows Elementary School.
$13,673
Per student
-33%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 61.3%
State 28.8%
Federal 9.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
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Frequently asked questions about Meadows Elementary School
How many students attend Meadows Elementary School?
Meadows Elementary School has 330 students enrolled. It is a other school in OMAHA, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadows Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadows Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadows Elementary School?
34.9% of students at Meadows Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadows Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Meadows Elementary School is White at 53.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in OMAHA, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadows Elementary School?
Meadows Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.