Enrollment
360
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadows Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadows Elementary
Meadows Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Millbrae, California, enrolling 360 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.1% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the California average.
Enrollment of 360 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 719 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #602, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (61%) and White (16%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 720 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Millbrae's elementary schools, it stands alongside Spring Valley Elementary (375 students): Meadows Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24:1 vs 28.8:1).
Millbrae Elementary also operates Taylor Middle (756 students) and Spring Valley Elementary (375 students) alongside Meadows 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 Meadows Elementary compares
Meadows 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,176
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Millbrae Elementary, which includes Meadows Elementary.
$14,176
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.3%
State 84.6%
Federal 7.0%
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 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
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
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 (~360 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Meadows Elementary a good school?
Meadows Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 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.
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