- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Macon, IL
Meridian High School
Federal NCES profile for Meridian High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170012300873
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meridian High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 287
- students enrolled
Meridian High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Meridian Cusd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 170012300873 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Meridian High School held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 170012300873 · Macon, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 15.1:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Meridian Elem School (460 students)
Meridian High School held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Meridian High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Meridian Elem
Meridian Elem School
460 students
- This school
Meridian High School
287 students
- Meridian Middl
Meridian Middle School
195 students
What this shows Meridian High School reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meridian High School compares
Meridian High 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$12,284
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Meridian High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Elem School | Larger | 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 High 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 high 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 (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meridian High School
How many students attend Meridian High School?
Meridian High School has 287 students enrolled. It is a high school in Macon, IL. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meridian High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meridian High School is 15.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meridian High School?
The largest demographic group at Meridian High School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Macon, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meridian High School?
Meridian High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
What other schools are in Meridian Cusd 15?
Besides Meridian High School, Meridian Cusd 15 also operates Meridian Elem School (460 students) and Meridian Middle School (195 students). See the Meridian Cusd 15 district page for the complete list.