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Dow's Prairie Elementary School

3940 Dows Prairie Rd.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
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Tel: (707) 839-1558
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Dow's Prairie Elementary School serves 293 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is lower than the California state average of 59%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the California state average of 57%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 56%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dow's Prairie Elementary School's student population of 293 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2003
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
293 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Dow's Prairie Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)
56%
59%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dow's Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)
55%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dow's Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Dow's Prairie Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
8%
n/a
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Dow's Prairie Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
16%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Dow's Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Dow's Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
56%
22%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Dow's Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Dow's Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dow's Prairie Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Dow's Prairie Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dow's Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dow's Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Mckinleyville Union Elementary School District
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?

56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).

How many students attend Dow's Prairie Elementary School?

293 students attend Dow's Prairie Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

56% of Dow's Prairie Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Dow's Prairie Elementary School?

Dow's Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Dow's Prairie Elementary School offer ?

Dow's Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2

What school district is Dow's Prairie Elementary School part of?

Dow's Prairie Elementary School is part of Mckinleyville Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 56%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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