- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lacey, WA
Meadows Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meadows Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530585002064
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadows Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Lacey · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadows Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadows Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Lacey, WA.
School address
District: North Thurston Public Schools · Washington
NCES ID 530585002064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Meadows Elementary held near 735 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 530585002064 · Lacey, WA Other · MID · TRAD
765 enr · 19.6:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: River Ridge High School (1,547 students)
Meadows Elementary held near 735 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Meadows Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Ridge Hi
River Ridge High School
1,547 students
- Timberline Hig
Timberline High School
1,401 students
- North Thurston
North Thurston High School
1,378 students
- Nisqually Midd
Nisqually Middle School
789 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
776 students
- This school
Meadows Elementary
765 students
What this shows Meadows Elementary reports 765 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadows Elementary compares
Meadows Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 36% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 765 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
765
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Washington - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,096
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 765 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 17.4%
Asian 11.2%
African American 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, Meadows Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for North Thurston Public Schools reports $17,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadows Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timberline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Thurston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nisqually Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadows Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,378
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Lacey
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mountain View Elementary
Standard public school
776 students 18:1 students per teacher
South Bay Elementary
Standard public school
595 students 18:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Glade Elementary
Standard public school
559 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Seven Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
428 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Summit Virtual Academy
Alternative education program
355 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~765 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadows Elementary
How many students attend Meadows Elementary?
Meadows Elementary has 765 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lacey, WA. CCD year-over-year: 759 (2022-23) → 735 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadows Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadows Elementary is 19.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadows Elementary?
29.0% of students at Meadows Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadows Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Meadows Elementary is White at 40.7% of enrollment, in Lacey, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadows Elementary?
Meadows Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Meadows Elementary rank among schools in Lacey?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadows Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Lacey, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lacey on the city page.
What other schools are in North Thurston Public Schools?
Besides Meadows Elementary, North Thurston Public Schools also operates River Ridge High School (1,547 students), Timberline High School (1,401 students), and North Thurston High School (1,378 students). See the North Thurston Public Schools district page for the complete list.