Meadow Ridge Elementary School

www.rockfordschools.org

397 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Meadow Ridge Elementary School is a prominent educational institution located in Rockford, Michigan, serving as part of the well-regarded Rockford Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the personal growth of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Meadow Ridge aims to provide young learners with the foundational skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors, all while maintaining a strong sense of community and school spirit.

The school benefits from its affiliation with the broader Rockford Public Schools system, which is known for its commitment to innovative teaching practices and robust extracurricular opportunities. Meadow Ridge utilizes its location on Courtland Drive NE to serve the local neighborhood, fostering close partnerships between parents, teachers, and the community. Through a combination of rigorous coursework and a caring atmosphere, the school works to prepare its students to become productive, thoughtful, and lifelong learners within the Rockford community and beyond.

397

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meadow Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	343
Hispanic	15
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	1

White
343 (86.4%)
Two or More
30 (7.6%)
Hispanic
15 (3.8%)
Asian
5 (1.3%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rockford Public Schools
Phone:	(616)863-6342
Website:	http://www.rockfordschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	82
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 73