- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Buffalo Grove, IL
Meridian School
Federal NCES profile for Meridian School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170390000871
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meridian School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Buffalo Grove · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 702
- students enrolled
Meridian School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meridian School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Buffalo Grove, IL.
School address
District: Aptakisic-Tripp Ccsd 102 · Illinois
NCES ID 170390000871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170390000871 · Buffalo Grove, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
702 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Aptakisic Junior High School (940 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 5 elementary schools in Buffalo Grove. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Meridian School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aptakisic Juni
Aptakisic Junior High School
940 students
- This school
Meridian School
702 students
- Tripp School
Tripp School
485 students
- Earl Pritchett
Earl Pritchett School
430 students
What this shows Meridian School reports 702 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meridian School compares
Meridian 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Illinois - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
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
$20,960
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 56.3%
White 28.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: Asian at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Meridian School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aptakisic-Tripp Ccsd 102, which includes Meridian School.
$20,960
Per student
+15%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 69.7%
State 28.3%
Federal 2.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Meridian School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aptakisic Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tripp School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Earl Pritchett School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meridian School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Buffalo Grove
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Tripp School
Standard public school
485 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Ivy Hall Elementary School
Standard public school
482 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Prairie Elementary School
Standard public school
453 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Earl Pritchett School
Standard public school
430 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~702 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meridian School
How many students attend Meridian School?
Meridian School has 702 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Buffalo Grove, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meridian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meridian School is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meridian School?
The largest demographic group at Meridian School is Asian at 56.3% of enrollment, in Buffalo Grove, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meridian School?
Meridian School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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).
How does Meridian School rank among elementary schools in Buffalo Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Meridian School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Buffalo Grove, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Buffalo Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Aptakisic-Tripp Ccsd 102?
Besides Meridian School, Aptakisic-Tripp Ccsd 102 also operates Aptakisic Junior High School (940 students), Tripp School (485 students), and Earl Pritchett School (430 students). See the Aptakisic-Tripp Ccsd 102 district page for the complete list.
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