Enrollment
293
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Country Club Hills, IL
Meadowview School
Federal NCES profile for Meadowview School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171101001331
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowview School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Country Club Hills · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 293
- students enrolled
Meadowview School has class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowview School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Country Club Hills, IL.
School address
District: Country Club Hills Sd 160 · Illinois
NCES ID 171101001331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+109% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadowview School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadowview School
Meadowview School is a mid-sized elementary school in Country Club Hills, Illinois, enrolling 293 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.3:1 is larger than about 99% of Illinois schools and 109% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 293 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly African American (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 293 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Country Club Hills Sd 160 spends $12,790 per pupil, 25% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Country Club Hills Sd 160 also operates Southwood Middle School (283 students) and Zenon J Sykuta School (273 students) alongside Meadowview 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 Meadowview School compares
Meadowview School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.3:1 | ▲ 109% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
29.3:1
students per teacher
- 109% above state mean
Top 99% in Illinois - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
59.7%
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
$12,790
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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 293 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.
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
African American 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 5.8%
White 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Meadowview School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Country Club Hills Sd 160, which includes Meadowview School.
$12,790
Per student
-25%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.0%
State 50.3%
Federal 12.7%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwood Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Zenon J Sykuta School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadowview School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~293 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Meadowview School
How many students attend Meadowview School?
Meadowview School has 293 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Country Club Hills, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowview School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowview School is 29.3:1, which is 109% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 87% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowview School?
The largest demographic group at Meadowview School is African American at 86.0% of enrollment, in Country Club Hills, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowview School?
Meadowview School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Meadowview School rank among public schools in Country Club Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowview School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Country Club Hills, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Country Club Hills on the city page.
Is Meadowview School a good school?
Meadowview School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois 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 Country Club Hills Sd 160?
Besides Meadowview School, Country Club Hills Sd 160 also operates Southwood Middle School (283 students) and Zenon J Sykuta School (273 students). See the Country Club Hills Sd 160 district page for the complete list.
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