Larry G. Meeks Academy serves 416 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 35:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Larry G. Meeks Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Larry G. Meeks Academy's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Larry G. Meeks Academy is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
27%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 04/26/2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Larry G. Meeks Academy?
416 students attend Larry G. Meeks Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Larry G. Meeks Academy students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 19% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Larry G. Meeks Academy?
Larry G. Meeks Academy has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Larry G. Meeks Academy offer ?
Larry G. Meeks Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Larry G. Meeks Academy part of?
Larry G. Meeks Academy is part of Natomas Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Larry G. Meeks Academy located?
Larry G. Meeks Academy is located in the North Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 39 other public schools located in North Sacramento.
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