Enrollment
464
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lemoore, CA
Meadow Lane Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meadow Lane Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062136002558
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow Lane Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Lemoore · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- small classes for California
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadow Lane Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Lane Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Lemoore, CA.
School address
District: Lemoore Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062136002558 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+19% 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 Lemoore, California, enrolling 464 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.9% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 464 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 2,004 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #822.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and White (12%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 464 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lemoore's elementary schools, it stands alongside P. W. Engvall Elementary (534 students): Meadow Lane Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.8:1 vs 22.3:1).
Lemoore Union Elementary also operates Liberty Middle (636 students) and P. W. Engvall Elementary (534 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 | 17.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in California - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.5%
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
$14,071
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 76.7%
White 11.6%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Meadow Lane Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lemoore Union Elementary, which includes Meadow Lane Elementary.
$14,071
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.2%
State 78.9%
Federal 10.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| P. W. Engvall Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lemoore Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cinnamon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Lemoore
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
P. W. Engvall Elementary
Standard public school
534 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Lemoore Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Cinnamon Elementary
Standard public school
454 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Freedom Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Island Elementary
Standard public school
395 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary
Standard public school
212 students 16.3:1 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 (~464 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Meadow Lane Elementary
How many students attend Meadow Lane Elementary?
Meadow Lane Elementary has 464 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lemoore, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Lane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Lane Elementary is 17.8:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% 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?
65.9% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 76.7% of enrollment, in Lemoore, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow Lane Elementary?
Meadow Lane Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, 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 Lemoore?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Lane Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Lemoore, 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 Lemoore on the city page.
Is Meadow Lane Elementary a good school?
Meadow Lane Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% 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 Lemoore Union Elementary?
Besides Meadow Lane Elementary, Lemoore Union Elementary also operates Liberty Middle (636 students), P. W. Engvall Elementary (534 students), and Lemoore Elementary (508 students). See the Lemoore Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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