How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dow's Prairie Elementary | McKinleyville Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | McKinleyville, CA | McKinleyville, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 283 | 302 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.4:1 | 17.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.1% | 50.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dow's Prairie Elementary | McKinleyville Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,786 | $18,786 |
| District | McKinleyville Union Elementary | McKinleyville Union Elementary |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dow's Prairie Elementary | McKinleyville Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50.5% | 61.7% |
| African American | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% | 16.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7.8% | 7.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 21.9% | 13.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dow's Prairie Elementary | McKinleyville Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 302:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.5% | 31.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 6 | 42 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.