- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Selma, AL
Meadowview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Meadowview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010297001157
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowview Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Selma · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadowview Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowview Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Selma, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
Meadowview Elementary School grew from 276 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (+24.6%).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+68 students YoY 010297001157 · Selma, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 23.9:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Selma High School (680 students)
Meadowview Elementary School grew from 276 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (+24.6%). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Meadowview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Selma High Sch
Selma High School
680 students
- Edgewood Eleme
Edgewood Elementary School
402 students
- This school
Meadowview Elementary School
334 students
- Sophia P Kings
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
305 students
- The Rbhudson S
The Rbhudson Steam Academy
279 students
- School of Disc 172
School of Discovery Genesis Center
172 students
What this shows Meadowview Elementary School reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowview Elementary School compares
Meadowview Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 12% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 97% in Alabama - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,254
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
African American 89.8%
White 5.1%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Meadowview Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Selma City reports $14,254 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadowview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selma High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sophia P Kingston Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Rbhudson Steam Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School of Discovery Genesis Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadowview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Selma
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadowview Elementary School
How many students attend Meadowview Elementary School?
Meadowview Elementary School has 334 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Selma, AL. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), up 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowview Elementary School is 23.9:1, which is 35% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadowview Elementary School?
65.6% of students at Meadowview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Meadowview Elementary School is African American at 89.8% of enrollment, in Selma, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowview Elementary School?
Meadowview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Selma?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowview Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Selma, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Selma on the city page.
What other schools are in Selma City?
Besides Meadowview Elementary School, Selma City also operates Selma High School (680 students), Edgewood Elementary School (402 students), and Sophia P Kingston Elementary School (305 students). See the Selma City district page for the complete list.