Enrollment
729
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-60% 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 mid-sized elementary school in Valencia, California, enrolling 729 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.2:1 is larger than about 95% of California schools and 36% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.3% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the California average.
Enrollment of 729 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,248 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #537.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 729 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Newhall spends $12,490 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Valencia's elementary schools, it stands alongside West Creek Academy (983 students): Meadows Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29.2:1 vs 27.3:1).
Newhall also operates Pico Canyon Elementary (851 students) and Stevenson Ranch Elementary (764 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,490
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newhall, which includes Meadows Elementary.
$12,490
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 55.0%
Federal 6.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~729 students)
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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.
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, 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 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.
Is Meadows Elementary a good school?
Meadows Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 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.
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