- Enrollment
- 2,141
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Novi, MI
Novi Meadows School
Federal NCES profile for Novi Meadows School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262613006266
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Novi Meadows School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #8 of 10
- elementary schools in Novi · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Novi Meadows School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Novi Meadows School ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Novi, MI.
School address
District: Novi Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262613006266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Novi Meadows School held near 1,039 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.5 → 60.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 262613006266 · Novi, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,048 enr · 16.6:1 · 11.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Novi High School (2,141 students)
Novi Meadows School held near 1,039 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.5 → 60.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Novi Meadows School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Novi High Scho
Novi High School
2,141 students
- Novi Middle Sc
Novi Middle School
1,086 students
- This school
Novi Meadows School
1,048 students
- Parkview Eleme 515
Parkview Elementary School
515 students
- Village Oaks E 499
Village Oaks Elementary School
499 students
- Novi Woods Ele 496
Novi Woods Elementary School
496 students
What this shows Novi Meadows School reports 1,048 students on the CCD universe file.
How Novi Meadows School compares
Novi Meadows School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 79% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,048 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,048
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Michigan - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.4%
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
$15,072
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 524 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 50.5%
White 32.3%
African American 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Novi Meadows School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Novi Community School District reports $15,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Novi Meadows School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novi High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Novi Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Village Oaks Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Novi Woods Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Novi Meadows School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,048 students)
Frequently asked questions about Novi Meadows School
How many students attend Novi Meadows School?
Novi Meadows School has 1,048 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Novi, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,006 (2022-23) → 1,039 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Novi Meadows School?
The student-teacher ratio at Novi Meadows School is 16.6:1, which is 5% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Novi Meadows School?
11.3% of students at Novi Meadows School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Novi Meadows School?
The largest demographic group at Novi Meadows School is Asian at 50.5% of enrollment, in Novi, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Novi Meadows School?
Novi Meadows School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Novi Meadows School rank among elementary schools in Novi?
By Resource Investment Index, Novi Meadows School ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Novi, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Novi on the city page.
What other schools are in Novi Community School District?
Besides Novi Meadows School, Novi Community School District also operates Novi High School (2,141 students), Novi Middle School (1,086 students), and Parkview Elementary School (515 students). See the Novi Community School District district page for the complete list.