How do these schools compare?
| Metric | McDowell Elementary | South County Consortium |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Petaluma, CA | Petaluma, CA |
| School Type | regular | special-ed |
| Grade Level | elementary | other |
| Enrollment | 329 | 129 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71.0% | 40.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | McDowell Elementary | South County Consortium |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6.4% | 56.3% |
| African American | 2.4% | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 83.0% | 30.5% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 3.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Multiracial | 1.8% | 3.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | McDowell Elementary | South County Consortium |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 658:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.5% | 70.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 1 |
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.