- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blue Mound, IL
Meridian Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Meridian Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170012300877
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meridian Elem School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 460
- students enrolled
Meridian Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Meridian Cusd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 170012300877 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Meridian Elem School held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 170012300877 · Blue Mound, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Meridian High School (287 students)
Meridian Elem School held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Meridian Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Meridian Elem School
460 students
- Meridian High
Meridian High School
287 students
- Meridian Middl
Meridian Middle School
195 students
What this shows Meridian Elem School reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meridian Elem School compares
Meridian Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Illinois - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,284
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 92.2%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Meridian Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Meridian Cusd 15 reports $12,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meridian Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meridian Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meridian Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meridian Elem School
How many students attend Meridian Elem School?
Meridian Elem School has 460 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blue Mound, IL. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meridian Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meridian Elem School is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meridian Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Meridian Elem School is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Blue Mound, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meridian Elem School?
Meridian Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Meridian Cusd 15?
Besides Meridian Elem School, Meridian Cusd 15 also operates Meridian High School (287 students) and Meridian Middle School (195 students). See the Meridian Cusd 15 district page for the complete list.