- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Petaluma, CA
Meadow Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meadow Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064179010332
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools.
- #9 of 25
- elementary schools in Petaluma · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadow Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Elementary ranks #9 of 25 elementary schools in Petaluma, CA.
School address
District: Waugh Elementary · California
NCES ID 064179010332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Meadow Elementary held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.3 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 064179010332 · Petaluma, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 24:1 · 11.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Corona Creek Elementary (403 students)
Meadow Elementary held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.3 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Meadow Elementary compares
Meadow Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 79% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,235
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Two or More 14.3%
Asian 5.5%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Meadow Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waugh Elementary reports $14,235 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadow Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corona Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadow Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Petaluma
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley
Standard public school
494 students 29.1:1 students per teacher
Loma Vista Immersion Academy
Standard public school
451 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Sonoma Mountain Elementary
Standard public school
422 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Corona Creek Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
386 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary
Standard public school
368 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadow Elementary
How many students attend Meadow Elementary?
Meadow Elementary has 384 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Petaluma, CA. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Elementary is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadow Elementary?
11.7% of students at Meadow Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Meadow Elementary is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Petaluma, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow Elementary?
Meadow Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meadow Elementary rank among elementary schools in Petaluma?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Elementary ranks #9 of 25 elementary schools in Petaluma, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Petaluma on the city page.
What other schools are in Waugh Elementary?
Besides Meadow Elementary, Waugh Elementary also operates Corona Creek Elementary (403 students). See the Waugh Elementary district page for the complete list.