- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Meadow Lane Elementary held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.8 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 060768000735 · Anderson, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 19:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Anderson Middle (341 students)
Meadow Lane Elementary held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.8 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Meadow Lane Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Meadow Lane Elementary
398 students
- Anderson Middl
Anderson Middle
341 students
- Anderson Heigh
Anderson Heights Elementary
261 students
- North State As 13
North State Aspire Academy
13 students
What this shows Meadow Lane Elementary reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadow Lane Elementary compares
Meadow Lane 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,815
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
District finance for Cascade Union Elementary reports $20,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~398 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.