- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Desoto, TX
The Meadows El
Federal NCES profile for The Meadows El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481686006243
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Meadows El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Desoto · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 71.3%
- free-lunch eligible
The Meadows El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Meadows El ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Desoto, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
The Meadows El shrank from 369 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (-21.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-80 students YoY 481686006243 · Desoto, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 13:1 · 71.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto H S (1,936 students)
The Meadows El shrank from 369 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (-21.7%). Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
The Meadows El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desoto H S
Desoto H S
1,936 students
- Curtistene S M 643
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle
643 students
- Katherine John 536
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
536 students
- Frank D Moates 468
Frank D Moates El
468 students
- Cockrell Hill 397
Cockrell Hill El
397 students
- This school 312
The Meadows El
312 students
What this shows The Meadows El reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Meadows El compares
The Meadows El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.3% | ▲ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,676
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 156 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 4.5%
White 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, The Meadows El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Desoto Isd reports $13,676 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Meadows El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curtistene S Mccowan Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank D Moates El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cockrell Hill El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Meadows El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Meadows El
How many students attend The Meadows El?
The Meadows El has 312 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Desoto, TX. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), down 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Meadows El?
The student-teacher ratio at The Meadows El is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% lower 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 The Meadows El?
71.3% of students at The Meadows El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Meadows El?
The largest demographic group at The Meadows El is African American at 86.2% of enrollment, in Desoto, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Meadows El?
The Meadows El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 The Meadows El rank among elementary schools in Desoto?
By Resource Investment Index, The Meadows El ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Desoto, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Desoto on the city page.
What other schools are in Desoto Isd?
Besides The Meadows El, Desoto Isd also operates Desoto H S (1,936 students), Curtistene S Mccowan Middle (643 students), and Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy (536 students). See the Desoto Isd district page for the complete list.