- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 40.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elk River, MN
Meadowvale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meadowvale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271137000030
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowvale Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Elk River · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 10.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadowvale Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowvale Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Elk River, MN.
School address
District: Elk River Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271137000030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Meadowvale Elementary held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 271137000030 · Elk River, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 17.9:1 · 10.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Rogers Senior High (1,888 students)
Meadowvale Elementary held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Meadowvale Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rogers Senior
Rogers Senior High
1,888 students
- Elk River Seni
Elk River Senior High
1,562 students
- Rogers Middle
Rogers Middle School
1,077 students
- Prairie View M
Prairie View Middle School
953 students
- Prairie View E 755
Prairie View Elementary School
755 students
- This school 554
Meadowvale Elementary
554 students
What this shows Meadowvale Elementary reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowvale Elementary compares
Meadowvale Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.5% | ▼ 75% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$12,958
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 84.1%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.4, Meadowvale Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Elk River Public School District reports $12,958 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elk River Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,562
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,077
- Students per teacher
- 53.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 45.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadowvale Elementary
How many students attend Meadowvale Elementary?
Meadowvale Elementary has 554 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elk River, MN. CCD year-over-year: 542 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowvale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowvale Elementary is 17.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadowvale Elementary?
10.5% of students at Meadowvale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowvale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Meadowvale Elementary is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Elk River, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowvale Elementary?
Meadowvale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Meadowvale Elementary rank among elementary schools in Elk River?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowvale Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Elk River, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Elk River on the city page.
What other schools are in Elk River Public School District?
Besides Meadowvale Elementary, Elk River Public School District also operates Rogers Senior High (1,888 students), Elk River Senior High (1,562 students), and Rogers Middle School (1,077 students). See the Elk River Public School District district page for the complete list.