Enrollment
318
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Susanville, CA
Meadow View
Federal NCES profile for Meadow View, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063855010230
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow View earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Susanville · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadow View has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow View ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Susanville, CA.
School address
District: Susanville Elementary · California
NCES ID 063855010230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadow View compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadow View
Meadow View is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Susanville, California, enrolling 318 students.
At 22.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.8% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 318 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,108 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #598.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Susanville Elementary spends $12,139 per pupil, 26% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Susanville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mckinley Elementary (378 students): Meadow View is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.7:1 vs 18.9:1).
Susanville Elementary also operates Mckinley Elementary (378 students) and Diamond View Middle (288 students) alongside Meadow View.
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 View compares
Meadow View on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$12,139
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
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
Two or More 9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
Asian 2.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Meadow View is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Susanville Elementary, which includes Meadow View.
$12,139
Per student
-26%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.4%
State 61.4%
Federal 17.3%
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 View Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Diamond View Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadow View's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Susanville
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~318 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Meadow View
How many students attend Meadow View?
Meadow View has 318 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Susanville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow View?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow View is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadow View?
55.8% of students at Meadow View are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow View?
The largest demographic group at Meadow View is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Susanville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow View?
Meadow View has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 View rank among elementary schools in Susanville?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow View ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Susanville, 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 Susanville on the city page.
Is Meadow View a good school?
Meadow View earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Susanville Elementary?
Besides Meadow View, Susanville Elementary also operates Mckinley Elementary (378 students) and Diamond View Middle (288 students). See the Susanville Elementary district page for the complete list.
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