- Enrollment
- 1,519
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saline, MI
Woodland Meadows Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Woodland Meadows Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263066001002
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodland Meadows Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Saline · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodland Meadows Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Meadows Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Saline, MI.
School address
District: Saline Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263066001002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Woodland Meadows Elementary School held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 263066001002 · Saline, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 18.1:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Saline High School (1,519 students)
Woodland Meadows Elementary School held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Woodland Meadows Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saline High Sc
Saline High School
1,519 students
- Saline Middle
Saline Middle School
1,017 students
- Heritage Schoo
Heritage School
646 students
- Pleasant Ridge 474
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
474 students
- This school 453
Woodland Meadows Elementary School
453 students
- Harvest Elemen 439
Harvest Elementary School
439 students
What this shows Woodland Meadows Elementary School reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodland Meadows Elementary School compares
Woodland Meadows Elementary 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 78% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Michigan - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,263
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.0%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 5.1%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Woodland Meadows Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Saline Area Schools reports $16,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodland Meadows Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saline Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harvest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodland Meadows Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodland Meadows Elementary School
How many students attend Woodland Meadows Elementary School?
Woodland Meadows Elementary School has 453 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saline, MI. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Meadows Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Meadows Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodland Meadows Elementary School?
12.0% of students at Woodland Meadows Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodland Meadows Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Woodland Meadows Elementary School is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Saline, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodland Meadows Elementary School?
Woodland Meadows Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodland Meadows Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Saline?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Meadows Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Saline, 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 Saline on the city page.
What other schools are in Saline Area Schools?
Besides Woodland Meadows Elementary School, Saline Area Schools also operates Saline High School (1,519 students), Saline Middle School (1,017 students), and Heritage School (646 students). See the Saline Area Schools district page for the complete list.