Enrollment
470
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whittier, CA
Meadow Green Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meadow Green Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062301003510
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow Green Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools.
- #17 of 29
- elementary schools in Whittier · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for California
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadow Green Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Green Elementary ranks #17 of 29 elementary schools in Whittier, CA.
School address
District: Lowell Joint · California
NCES ID 062301003510 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadow Green Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadow Green Elementary
Meadow Green Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Whittier, California, enrolling 470 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 470 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,303 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,013, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and White (16%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lowell Joint spends $12,708 per pupil, 23% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Whittier's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ocean View Elementary (668 students): Meadow Green Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.7:1 vs 26.7:1).
Lowell Joint also operates Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate (687 students) and Jordan Elementary (516 students) alongside Meadow Green Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Meadow Green Elementary compares
Meadow Green Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in California - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,708
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.8%
White 16.0%
Asian 9.1%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Meadow Green Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lowell Joint, which includes Meadow Green Elementary.
$12,708
Per student
-23%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 55.3%
Federal 11.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Meadow Green Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jordan Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Portal Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olita Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Macy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadow Green Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Whittier
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ocean View Elementary
Standard public school
668 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Leffingwell Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 24:1 students per teacher
Wallen L. Andrews Elementary
Standard public school
542 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Jordan Elementary
Standard public school
516 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Daniel Phelan Elementary
Standard public school
507 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Longfellow Elementary
Standard public school
499 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~470 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Meadow Green Elementary
How many students attend Meadow Green Elementary?
Meadow Green Elementary has 470 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whittier, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Green Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Green Elementary is 24.7:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadow Green Elementary?
36.4% of students at Meadow Green Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow Green Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Meadow Green Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 69.8% of enrollment, in Whittier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow Green Elementary?
Meadow Green Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meadow Green Elementary rank among elementary schools in Whittier?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Green Elementary ranks #17 of 29 elementary schools in Whittier, 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 Whittier on the city page.
Is Meadow Green Elementary a good school?
Meadow Green Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lowell Joint?
Besides Meadow Green Elementary, Lowell Joint also operates Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate (687 students), Jordan Elementary (516 students), and El Portal Elementary (469 students). See the Lowell Joint district page for the complete list.
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