- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Meadow Lane Elementary held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.7 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 062136002558 · Lemoore, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 17.8:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty Middle (636 students)
Meadow Lane Elementary held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.7 → 26.2 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
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle
636 students
- P. W. Engvall
P. W. Engvall Elementary
534 students
- Lemoore Elemen
Lemoore Elementary
508 students
- This school
Meadow Lane Elementary
464 students
- Cinnamon Eleme
Cinnamon Elementary
454 students
- Freedom Elemen
Freedom Elementary
434 students
What this shows Meadow Lane Elementary reports 464 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,260
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
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.
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
District finance for Lemoore Union Elementary reports $15,260 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~464 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, 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 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.
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.