Don Stowell Elementary School serves 575 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 21%
- Reading Proficiency: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Don Stowell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Don Stowell Elementary School's student population of 575 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Don Stowell Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)22%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
88%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
4%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Don Stowell Elementary School?
575 students attend Don Stowell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Don Stowell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Don Stowell Elementary School?
Don Stowell Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Don Stowell Elementary School offer ?
Don Stowell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Don Stowell Elementary School part of?
Don Stowell Elementary School is part of Merced City Elementary School District.
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