- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Valencia, CA
Meadows Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meadows Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062718004094
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadows Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools.
- #7 of 9
- elementary schools in Valencia · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.2:1
- large classes for California
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadows Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadows Elementary ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Valencia, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Meadows Elementary grew from 672 students in 2022-23 to 706 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 062718004094 · Valencia, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
729 enr · 29.2:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Pico Canyon Elementary (851 students)
Meadows Elementary grew from 672 students in 2022-23 to 706 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 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
- Pico Canyon El
Pico Canyon Elementary
851 students
- Stevenson Ranc
Stevenson Ranch Elementary
764 students
- Valencia Valle
Valencia Valley Elementary
738 students
- This school
Meadows Elementary
729 students
- Oak Hills Elem
Oak Hills Elementary
660 students
- Old Orchard El
Old Orchard Elementary
520 students
What this shows Meadows Elementary reports 729 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadows Elementary compares
Meadows Elementary is a growing 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 | 29.2:1 | ▲ 36% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 60% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 729 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
729
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
29.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.0%
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
$13,698
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 729 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 7.8%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Meadows Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newhall reports $13,698 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pico Canyon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stevenson Ranch Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valencia Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Hills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Old Orchard Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 31.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Valencia
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
West Creek Academy
Standard public school
983 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Bridgeport Elementary
Standard public school
866 students 28.9:1 students per teacher
Valencia Valley Elementary
Standard public school
738 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Oak Hills Elementary
Standard public school
660 students 31.4:1 students per teacher
Charles Helmers Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Old Orchard Elementary
Standard public school
520 students 23.6:1 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 (~729 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadows Elementary
How many students attend Meadows Elementary?
Meadows Elementary has 729 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Valencia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 672 (2022-23) → 706 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadows Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadows Elementary is 29.2:1, which is 36% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 86% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadows Elementary?
22.3% 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 White at 47.3% of enrollment, in Valencia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadows Elementary?
Meadows Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Valencia?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadows Elementary ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Valencia, 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 Valencia on the city page.
What other schools are in Newhall?
Besides Meadows Elementary, Newhall also operates Pico Canyon Elementary (851 students), Stevenson Ranch Elementary (764 students), and Valencia Valley Elementary (738 students). See the Newhall district page for the complete list.