Enrollment
398
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anderson, CA
Meadow Lane Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meadow Lane Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060768000735
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow Lane Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadow Lane Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Lane Elementary ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Anderson, CA.
School address
District: Cascade Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060768000735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadow Lane Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadow Lane Elementary
Meadow Lane Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Anderson, California, enrolling 398 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 398 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,809 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #552.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Cascade Union Elementary spends $20,136 per pupil, 22% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 24.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Anderson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Tree of Life International Charter (402 students): Meadow Lane Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19:1 vs 26.8:1).
Cascade Union Elementary also operates Anderson Middle (341 students) and Anderson Heights Elementary (261 students) alongside Meadow Lane 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 Lane Elementary compares
Meadow Lane 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 | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.5%
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
$20,136
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 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
White 55.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Two or More 12.1%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Meadow Lane Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cascade Union Elementary, which includes Meadow Lane Elementary.
$20,136
Per student
+22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 52.8%
Federal 24.3%
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 Lane Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anderson Heights Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North State Aspire Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadow Lane Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Anderson
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Tree of Life International Charter
Standard public school
402 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
332 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Anderson Heights Elementary
Standard public school
261 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Happy Valley Elementary
Standard public school
242 students 22:1 students per teacher
Happy Valley Primary
Standard public school
217 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
North State Aspire Academy
Alternative education program
13 students 6.5:1 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 (~398 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Meadow Lane Elementary
How many students attend Meadow Lane Elementary?
Meadow Lane Elementary has 398 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anderson, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Lane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Lane Elementary is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadow Lane Elementary?
67.9% of students at Meadow Lane Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow Lane Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Meadow Lane Elementary is White at 55.3% of enrollment, in Anderson, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow Lane Elementary?
Meadow Lane Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Lane Elementary rank among elementary schools in Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Lane Elementary ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Anderson, 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 Anderson on the city page.
Is Meadow Lane Elementary a good school?
Meadow Lane Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% 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 Cascade Union Elementary?
Besides Meadow Lane Elementary, Cascade Union Elementary also operates Anderson Middle (341 students), Anderson Heights Elementary (261 students), and North State Aspire Academy (13 students). See the Cascade Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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