- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Millbrae, CA
Meadows Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meadows Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062490003719
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadows Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Millbrae · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadows Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadows Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Millbrae, CA.
School address
District: Millbrae Elementary · California
NCES ID 062490003719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Meadows Elementary shrank from 355 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 062490003719 · Millbrae, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 24:1 · 16.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Taylor Middle (756 students)
Meadows Elementary shrank from 355 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Meadows Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Taylor Middle
Taylor Middle
756 students
- Spring Valley
Spring Valley Elementary
375 students
- This school
Meadows Elementary
360 students
- Green Hills El
Green Hills Elementary
338 students
- Lomita Park El 277
Lomita Park Elementary
277 students
What this shows Meadows Elementary reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadows Elementary compares
Meadows Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 71% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,353
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 61.1%
White 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 9.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: Asian at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Meadows Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Millbrae Elementary reports $15,353 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadows Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Hills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lomita Park Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadows Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Similar elementary schools in Millbrae
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadows Elementary
How many students attend Meadows Elementary?
Meadows Elementary has 360 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Millbrae, CA. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadows Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadows Elementary is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadows Elementary?
16.1% of students at Meadows Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadows Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Meadows Elementary is Asian at 61.1% of enrollment, in Millbrae, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadows Elementary?
Meadows Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Meadows Elementary rank among elementary schools in Millbrae?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadows Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Millbrae, 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 Millbrae on the city page.
What other schools are in Millbrae Elementary?
Besides Meadows Elementary, Millbrae Elementary also operates Taylor Middle (756 students), Spring Valley Elementary (375 students), and Green Hills Elementary (338 students). See the Millbrae Elementary district page for the complete list.