Enrollment
453
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodland Meadows Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodland Meadows Elementary School
Woodland Meadows Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Saline, Michigan, enrolling 453 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.0% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 453 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 311 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #38.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 36/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Saline Area Schools also operates Saline High School (1,519 students) and Saline Middle School (1,017 students) alongside Woodland Meadows 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 Woodland Meadows Elementary School compares
Woodland Meadows Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,867
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saline Area Schools, which includes Woodland Meadows Elementary School.
$14,867
Per student
+10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.8%
State 49.0%
Federal 6.1%
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 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
- 1,519
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~453 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Woodland Meadows Elementary School a good school?
Woodland Meadows Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 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.
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