Enrollment
330
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Meadows Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Meadows Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317590001539
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadows Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #36 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadows Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadows Elementary School ranks #36 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Ralston Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317590001539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+16% 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
What stands out at Meadows Elementary School
Meadows Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolling 330 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 330 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 179 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #118.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Ralston Public Schools spends $12,318 per pupil, 30% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Ralston Public Schools also operates Ralston High School (1,024 students) and Ralston Middle School (488 students) alongside Meadows 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 Meadows Elementary School compares
Meadows Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▲ 13% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 77% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,318
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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 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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Meadows Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ralston Public Schools, which includes Meadows Elementary School.
$12,318
Per student
-30%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Meadows Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ralston Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mockingbird Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blumfield Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wildewood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadows Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~330 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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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 public school in Omaha, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadows Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadows Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadows Elementary School?
Meadows Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Meadows Elementary School rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadows Elementary School ranks #36 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Omaha on the city page.
Is Meadows Elementary School a good school?
Meadows Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools. 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 Ralston Public Schools?
Besides Meadows Elementary School, Ralston Public Schools also operates Ralston High School (1,024 students), Ralston Middle School (488 students), and Mockingbird Elementary School (473 students). See the Ralston Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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