Enrollment
367
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.7%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadowview Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadowview Elem
Meadowview Elem is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Parsons, Kansas, enrolling 367 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 367 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 211 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #99.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 367 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Labette County spends $12,032 per pupil, 22% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Parsons's public schools, it stands alongside Lincoln School (262 students): Meadowview Elem is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 15.4:1).
Labette County also operates Labette County High School (483 students) and Altamont Elem (208 students) alongside Meadowview Elem.
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 Meadowview Elem compares
Meadowview Elem on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,032
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Labette County, which includes Meadowview Elem.
$12,032
Per student
-22%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.5%
State 77.6%
Federal 9.9%
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 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
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~367 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Meadowview Elem a good school?
Meadowview Elem earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas 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 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.
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