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Elementary· 11 schools in district

Meehan Elementary School

1401 E 6th St, Belvidere, IL 61008Belvidere CUSD 100 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
656
Students
Total enrolled
$18,415
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 28% vs nat'l
17.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 11% vs nat'l
50/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 656 students in grades KG–05 in Belvidere, Illinois.
28% above average funding
District spends $18,415 per pupil, 28% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 50th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Meehan Elementary School is a large elementary in Belvidere, Illinois, serving grades KG–05 with 656 students. The district invests $18,415 per student — 28% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 59% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Meehan Elementary School

656
Total Students
17.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
59%
Free Lunch
39
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution342 male · 314 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility59%
National avg 52% · 388 students
Student Composition
41%
53%
White41%
Hispanic / Latino53%
Black3%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 170579001089

Academic Outcomes at Meehan Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 50th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 79th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 61008

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,415Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,415
State avg
$20,102
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,103
Student Support$3,499
Administration$2,210
Operations$2,762
Other$1,841
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,415 spent per student, an estimated $8,158 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
47%
46%
State government
47.3%
Local (property tax)
45.6%
Federal programs
7.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,415/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Washington AcademySeth Whitman Elem SchLincoln Elem SchoolCaledonia Elem School
+1 more
↓
Middle
Belvidere Central Middle SchoolBelvidere South Middle School
↓
High School
Belvidere North High SchBelvidere High SchoolEverest High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyBoone County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBelvidere CUSD 100 →
Phone: (815)547-3546
NCES ID: 170579001089
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Belvidere seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Belvidere CUSD 100
High
Belvidere North High Sch
1,472 students · 09–12
● 50 opp40% FRL
High
Belvidere High School
1,210 students · 09–12
● 50 opp55% FRL
Mid
Belvidere Central Middle School
897 students · 06–08
● 50 opp46% FRL
Mid
Belvidere South Middle School
780 students · 06–08
● 50 opp62% FRL
Elem
Washington Academy
689 students · PK–05
● 50 opp79% FRL
Elem
Seth Whitman Elem Sch
622 students · PK–05
● 50 opp39% FRL
Elem
Lincoln Elem School
549 students · PK–05
● 50 opp64% FRL
Elem
Caledonia Elem School
411 students · PK–05
50% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1401 E 6th St, Belvidere, IL 61008
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.