- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shipshewana, IN
Meadowview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Meadowview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181311001587
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowview Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 332
- students enrolled
Meadowview Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Westview School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 181311001587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Meadowview Elementary School shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 181311001587 · Shipshewana, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 13.3:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Westview Jr-Sr High School (654 students)
Meadowview Elementary School shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Meadowview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westview Jr-Sr
Westview Jr-Sr High School
654 students
- Shipshewana-Sc
Shipshewana-Scott Elementary Sch
349 students
- Westview Eleme
Westview Elementary School
348 students
- This school
Meadowview Elementary School
332 students
- Topeka Element 248
Topeka Elementary School
248 students
What this shows Meadowview Elementary School reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowview Elementary School compares
Meadowview Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 70% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Indiana - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,805
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, Meadowview Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westview School Corporation reports $13,805 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westview Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shipshewana-Scott Elementary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Topeka Elementary School | 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
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~332 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadowview Elementary School
How many students attend Meadowview Elementary School?
Meadowview Elementary School has 332 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shipshewana, IN. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowview Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadowview Elementary School?
14.9% of students at Meadowview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Meadowview Elementary School is White at 95.5% of enrollment, in Shipshewana, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowview Elementary School?
Meadowview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Westview School Corporation?
Besides Meadowview Elementary School, Westview School Corporation also operates Westview Jr-Sr High School (654 students), Shipshewana-Scott Elementary Sch (349 students), and Westview Elementary School (348 students). See the Westview School Corporation district page for the complete list.