Enrollment
1,048
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Novi Meadows School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Novi Meadows School
Novi Meadows School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Novi, Michigan, enrolling 1,048 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.3% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,048 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 130 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is led by Asian (51%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 524 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Novi Community School District also operates Novi High School (2,141 students) and Novi Middle School (1,086 students) alongside Novi Meadows 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 Novi Meadows School compares
Novi Meadows School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,851
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Novi Community School District, which includes Novi Meadows School.
$13,851
Per student
+3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.6%
State 44.5%
Federal 8.9%
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 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
- 2,141
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,048 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Novi Meadows School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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