At a glance
Reported students
197
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
197
Meadow Lane School: 197 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 155
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.3:1
What the reported data says about Meadow Lane School
Meadow Lane School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Merrionette Park. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Atwood Heights SD 125. NCES reports 197 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (47.2%) and White (28.9%). English learners represent 9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Meadow Lane School
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 15 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.9%
- Hispanic47.2%
- Black20.3%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Atwood Heights SD 125
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lawn Manor School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
210 reported students
Hamlin Upper Grade Center
Middle · Grades 06–08
182 reported students
Public schools near Meadow Lane School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cassell Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | KG–08 | 364 | 0.7 mi |
| George Washington Elementary Sch Elementary · Cook County SD 130 | KG–05 | 270 | 1 mi |
| Paul Revere Intermediate School Elementary · Cook County SD 130 | 04–05 | 180 | 1.2 mi |
| Paul Revere Primary School Elementary · Cook County SD 130 | KG–03 | 318 | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Greenwood Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 1,182 | 1.3 mi |
| Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 01–08 | 222 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Meadow Lane School
What grades does Meadow Lane School serve?
Meadow Lane School reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Atwood Heights SD 125.
How many students attend Meadow Lane School?
Meadow Lane School reported 197 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 155 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Meadow Lane School?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 197 students and 15 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Meadow Lane School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Meadow Lane School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Atwood Heights SD 125 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Meadow Lane School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
61.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Meadow Lane School in?
Meadow Lane School is part of Atwood Heights SD 125, based in Alsip, IL, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Meadow Lane School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cassell Elem School (0.7 mi), George Washington Elementary Sch (1 mi), Paul Revere Intermediate School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.