Enrollment
321
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meridian Street Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meridian Street Elementary School
Meridian Street Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Brazil, Indiana, enrolling 321 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.4:1 is larger than about 94% of Indiana schools and 35% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 321 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 356 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #290, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 973 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Brazil's public schools, it stands alongside Forest Park Elementary School (232 students): Meridian Street Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.4:1 vs 9.7:1).
Clay Community Schools also operates Northview High School (863 students) and North Clay Middle School (734 students) alongside Meridian Street Elementary 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 Meridian Street Elementary School compares
Meridian Street Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clay Community Schools, which includes Meridian Street Elementary School.
$11,999
Per student
-1%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 64.5%
Federal 14.5%
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 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
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~321 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Meridian Street Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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