Serving 421 students in grades 3-5, Meadowlawn Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Meadowlawn Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Sandusky, OH, covering approximately 48.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.9 miles to the zone edge and a maximum distance of 10.3 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meadowlawn Elementary School's student population of 421 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The Pirate Way – Trust. Own. Connect
School Rankings
Meadowlawn Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadowlawn Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1450 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.6%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadowlawn Elementary School's ranking?
Meadowlawn Elementary School is ranked #1450 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Meadowlawn Elementary School often compared to?
Meadowlawn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodlands Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Meadowlawn Elementary School?
421 students attend Meadowlawn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Meadowlawn Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meadowlawn Elementary School?
Meadowlawn Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Meadowlawn Elementary School offer ?
Meadowlawn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meadowlawn Elementary School part of?
Meadowlawn Elementary School is part of Perkins Local School District.
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