- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Havre De Grace, MD
Meadowvale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meadowvale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240039000707
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowvale Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Havre De Grace · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadowvale Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowvale Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Havre De Grace, MD.
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240039000707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Meadowvale Elementary held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 240039000707 · Havre De Grace, MD Other · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 16.7:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood High (1,440 students)
Meadowvale Elementary held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Meadowvale Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edgewood High
Edgewood High
1,440 students
- Aberdeen High
Aberdeen High
1,396 students
- Bel Air High
Bel Air High
1,341 students
- C. Milton Wrig
C. Milton Wright High
1,291 students
- North Harford
North Harford High
1,204 students
- This school 552
Meadowvale Elementary
552 students
What this shows Meadowvale Elementary reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowvale Elementary compares
Meadowvale Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 23% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in Maryland - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$17,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 552 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.0%
African American 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Meadowvale Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harford County Public Schools reports $17,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadowvale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bel Air High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C. Milton Wright High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Harford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadowvale Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,341
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Havre De Grace
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~552 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadowvale Elementary
How many students attend Meadowvale Elementary?
Meadowvale Elementary has 552 students enrolled. It is a public school in Havre De Grace, MD. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 544 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowvale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowvale Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadowvale Elementary?
37.8% of students at Meadowvale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowvale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Meadowvale Elementary is White at 62.0% of enrollment, in Havre De Grace, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowvale Elementary?
Meadowvale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Meadowvale Elementary rank among schools in Havre De Grace?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowvale Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Havre De Grace, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Havre De Grace on the city page.
What other schools are in Harford County Public Schools?
Besides Meadowvale Elementary, Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students), Aberdeen High (1,396 students), and Bel Air High (1,341 students). See the Harford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.