- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Garden Grove, CA
Meairs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meairs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064215006910
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meairs Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #30 of 35
- elementary schools in Garden Grove · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Meairs Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meairs Elementary ranks #30 of 35 elementary schools in Garden Grove, CA.
School address
District: Westminster · California
NCES ID 064215006910 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Meairs Elementary shrank from 439 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 064215006910 · Garden Grove, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 20.4:1 · 76.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Helen Stacey Middle (947 students)
Meairs Elementary shrank from 439 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Meairs Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Helen Stacey M
Helen Stacey Middle
947 students
- Warner Middle
Warner Middle
846 students
- Demille Elemen
Demille Elementary
562 students
- Eastwood Eleme
Eastwood Elementary
542 students
- Jessie Hayden
Jessie Hayden Elementary
514 students
- This school
Meairs Elementary
387 students
What this shows Meairs Elementary reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meairs Elementary compares
Meairs 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 | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$18,742
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.8%
Asian 35.1%
Two or More 4.4%
White 2.1%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Meairs Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westminster reports $18,742 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meairs Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Stacey Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warner Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Demille Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jessie Hayden Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meairs Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Garden Grove
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Patton Elementary
Standard public school
904 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Ocia a. Peters Elementary
Standard public school
893 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
John Murdy Elementary
Standard public school
689 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Lampson Elementary
Standard public school
676 students 32.2:1 students per teacher
Bryant Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Gilbert Elementary
Standard public school
515 students 25.8:1 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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meairs Elementary
How many students attend Meairs Elementary?
Meairs Elementary has 387 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Garden Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meairs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meairs Elementary is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meairs Elementary?
76.8% of students at Meairs Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meairs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Meairs Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment, in Garden Grove, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meairs Elementary?
Meairs Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Meairs Elementary rank among elementary schools in Garden Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Meairs Elementary ranks #30 of 35 elementary schools in Garden Grove, 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 Garden Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Westminster?
Besides Meairs Elementary, Westminster also operates Helen Stacey Middle (947 students), Warner Middle (846 students), and Demille Elementary (562 students). See the Westminster district page for the complete list.