Serving 384 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Meadow Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Meadow Elementary serves the south part of Petaluma, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meadow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Meadow Elementary School's student population of 384 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
384 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1925
School Calendar
School Rankings
Meadow Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadow Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#480 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
59%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadow Elementary School's ranking?
Meadow Elementary School is ranked #480 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Meadow Elementary School often compared to?
Meadow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Corona Creek Elementary School, Sonoma Mountain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Meadow Elementary School?
384 students attend Meadow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Meadow Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meadow Elementary School?
Meadow Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Meadow Elementary School offer ?
Meadow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Meadow Elementary School part of?
Meadow Elementary School is part of Waugh Elementary School District.
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