Enrollment
510
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Toledo, OH
Meadowvale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Meadowvale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 9/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390482303164
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowvale Elementary School earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #42 of 42
- elementary schools in Toledo · Resource Index
- 9
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadowvale Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowvale Elementary School ranks #42 of 42 elementary schools in Toledo, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadowvale Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadowvale Elementary School
Meadowvale Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Toledo, Ohio, enrolling 510 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.5:1 is larger than about 93% of Ohio schools and 40% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 510 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 614 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #613, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 510 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Toledo's elementary schools, it stands alongside Silver Creek Elementary School (679 students): Meadowvale Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.5:1 vs 19.4:1).
Washington Local also operates Whitmer High School (2,113 students) and Silver Creek Elementary School (679 students) alongside Meadowvale 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 Meadowvale Elementary School compares
Meadowvale Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.5:1 | ▲ 40% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▲ 29% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 93% in Ohio - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$13,350
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 510 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 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 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
African American 16.5%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Meadowvale Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Local, which includes Meadowvale Elementary School.
$13,350
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.7%
State 35.5%
Federal 15.8%
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 Meadowvale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitmer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Creek Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shoreland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadowvale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,113
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Toledo
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Silver Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
679 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Shoreland Elementary School
Standard public school
650 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Ottawa Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
554 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Elementary School
Standard public school
511 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Stranahan Elementary School
Standard public school
502 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Whittier Elementary School
Standard public school
485 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~510 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Meadowvale Elementary School
How many students attend Meadowvale Elementary School?
Meadowvale Elementary School has 510 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Toledo, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowvale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowvale Elementary School is 25.5:1, which is 40% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadowvale Elementary School?
40.9% of students at Meadowvale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowvale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Meadowvale Elementary School is White at 57.3% of enrollment, in Toledo, OH. 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 Meadowvale Elementary School?
Meadowvale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (lower 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 Meadowvale Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Toledo?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowvale Elementary School ranks #42 of 42 elementary schools in Toledo, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Toledo on the city page.
Is Meadowvale Elementary School a good school?
Meadowvale Elementary School earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio 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 Washington Local?
Besides Meadowvale Elementary School, Washington Local also operates Whitmer High School (2,113 students), Silver Creek Elementary School (679 students), and Shoreland Elementary School (650 students). See the Washington Local district page for the complete list.
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