Meadowbrook Elem School

www.northbrook28.net

497 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Meadowbrook Elementary School is a highly-regarded public school located in Northbrook, Illinois, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of Northbrook School District 28. The school is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. With a curriculum designed to challenge students while encouraging critical thinking and creativity, Meadowbrook prides itself on maintaining high educational standards and preparing its students for future success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Meadowbrook Elementary is deeply invested in the social and emotional well-being of its student body. The school culture emphasizes character development, collaboration, and a sense of belonging, often facilitated through active parent involvement and a robust PTA. By providing a diverse range of extracurricular activities and specialized support services, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded learning environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential within a caring and professional school atmosphere.

497

Total Students

41.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meadowbrook Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	357
Hispanic	25
Black	7
Asian	81
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

White
357 (71.8%)
Asian
81 (16.3%)
Two or More
26 (5.2%)
Hispanic
25 (5.0%)
Black
7 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Northbrook SD 28
Phone:	(847)498-7940
Website:	http://www.northbrook28.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 91