- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brazil, IN
Meridian Street Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Meridian Street Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180084000161
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meridian Street Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Brazil · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Meridian Street Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meridian Street Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Brazil, IN.
School address
District: Clay Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180084000161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Meridian Street Elementary School grew from 289 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 180084000161 · Brazil, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 21.4:1 · 59.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Northview High School (863 students)
Meridian Street Elementary School grew from 289 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Meridian Street Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northview High
Northview High School
863 students
- North Clay Mid
North Clay Middle School
734 students
- Clay City Elem
Clay City Elementary School
385 students
- Staunton Eleme
Staunton Elementary School
373 students
- Clay City Jr-S
Clay City Jr-Sr High School
366 students
- This school 321
Meridian Street Elementary School
321 students
What this shows Meridian Street Elementary School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meridian Street Elementary School compares
Meridian Street Elementary School is a growing 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 35% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▲ 21% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 94% in Indiana - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,663
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.3%
Two or More 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Largest group: White at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Meridian Street Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clay Community Schools reports $12,663 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meridian Street Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Clay Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clay City Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Staunton Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clay City Jr-Sr High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meridian Street Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Brazil
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meridian Street Elementary School
How many students attend Meridian Street Elementary School?
Meridian Street Elementary School has 321 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brazil, IN. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meridian Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meridian Street Elementary School is 21.4:1, which is 35% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meridian Street Elementary School?
59.9% of students at Meridian Street Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meridian Street Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Meridian Street Elementary School is White at 96.3% of enrollment, in Brazil, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meridian Street Elementary School?
Meridian Street Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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).
How does Meridian Street Elementary School rank among schools in Brazil?
By Resource Investment Index, Meridian Street Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Brazil, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brazil on the city page.
What other schools are in Clay Community Schools?
Besides Meridian Street Elementary School, Clay Community Schools also operates Northview High School (863 students), North Clay Middle School (734 students), and Clay City Elementary School (385 students). See the Clay Community Schools district page for the complete list.