Serving 296 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mcdowell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcdowell Elementary School's student population of 296 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mcdowell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcdowell Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7843 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
85%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcdowell Elementary School's ranking?
Mcdowell Elementary School is ranked #7843 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mcdowell Elementary School often compared to?
Mcdowell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Tercera Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mcdowell Elementary School?
296 students attend Mcdowell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Mcdowell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcdowell Elementary School?
Mcdowell Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mcdowell Elementary School offer ?
Mcdowell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mcdowell Elementary School part of?
Mcdowell Elementary School is part of Petaluma City Elementary School District.
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