- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Parsons, KS
Meadowview Elem
Federal NCES profile for Meadowview Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200330001500
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowview Elem earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Parsons · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 56.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadowview Elem has class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowview Elem ranks #1 of 3 schools in Parsons, KS.
School address
District: Labette County · Kansas
NCES ID 200330001500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Meadowview Elem held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 200330001500 · Parsons, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 16:1 · 56.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Labette County High School (483 students)
Meadowview Elem held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Meadowview Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Labette County
Labette County High School
483 students
- This school
Meadowview Elem
367 students
- Altamont Elem
Altamont Elem
208 students
- Edna Elem 179
Edna Elem
179 students
- Mound Valley E 136
Mound Valley Elem
136 students
- Bartlett Elem 116
Bartlett Elem
116 students
What this shows Meadowview Elem reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowview Elem compares
Meadowview Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.7% | ▲ 33% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Kansas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$13,018
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.2%
Two or More 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Meadowview Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Labette County reports $13,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadowview Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labette County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Altamont Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edna Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mound Valley Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bartlett Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadowview Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Parsons
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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadowview Elem
How many students attend Meadowview Elem?
Meadowview Elem has 367 students enrolled. It is a public school in Parsons, KS. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowview Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowview Elem is 16:1, which is 16% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadowview Elem?
56.7% of students at Meadowview Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowview Elem?
The largest demographic group at Meadowview Elem is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in Parsons, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowview Elem?
Meadowview Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Meadowview Elem rank among schools in Parsons?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowview Elem ranks #1 of 3 schools in Parsons, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Parsons on the city page.
What other schools are in Labette County?
Besides Meadowview Elem, Labette County also operates Labette County High School (483 students), Altamont Elem (208 students), and Edna Elem (179 students). See the Labette County district page for the complete list.