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Elementary· 26 schools in district

Meadow View Elementary School

1255 West Vine St, Radcliff, KY 40160Hardin County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
503
Students
Total enrolled
$13,705
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 503 students in grades KG–05 in Radcliff, Kentucky.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,705 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Meadow View Elementary School is a large elementary in Radcliff, Kentucky, serving grades KG–05 with 503 students. The district invests $13,705 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Meadow View Elementary School

503
Total Students
15.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
68%
Free Lunch
33
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution253 male · 250 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility68%
National avg 52% · 344 students
Student Composition
39%
13%
25%
18%
Asian2%
White39%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black25%
Multiracial18%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 210249001566

Academic Outcomes at Meadow View Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 29th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 40160

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,705Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,705
State avg
$16,719
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,030
Student Support$2,604
Administration$1,645
Operations$2,056
Other$1,370
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,705 spent per student, an estimated $6,071 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
53%
29%
State government
53.0%
Local (property tax)
29.3%
Federal programs
17.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 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
G C Burkhead Elementary SchoolNorth Park Elementary SchoolLincoln Trail Elementary SchoolHeartland Elementary School
+8 more
↓
Middle
East Hardin Middle SchoolJames T Alton Middle SchoolBluegrass Middle SchoolNorth Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
Central Hardin High SchoolNorth Hardin High SchoolJohn Hardin High SchoolHardin County Day Treatment Center
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyHardin County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHardin County →
Phone: (270)352-0500
NCES ID: 210249001566
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Radcliff seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Hardin County
High
Central Hardin High School
1,914 students · 09–12
37% FRL
High
North Hardin High School
1,651 students · 09–12
● 40 opp51% FRL
Elem
G C Burkhead Elementary School
811 students · PK–05
54% FRL
High
John Hardin High School
790 students · 09–12
52% FRL
Mid
East Hardin Middle School
780 students · 06–08
30% FRL
Mid
James T Alton Middle School
666 students · 06–08
● 38 opp46% FRL
Elem
North Park Elementary School
609 students · PK–KG
● 40 opp67% FRL
Mid
Bluegrass Middle School
578 students · 06–08
52% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1255 West Vine St, Radcliff, KY 40160
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.