Neal Dow Elementary School
- Neal Dow Elementary School serves 338 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Neal Dow Elementary School's student population of 338 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 338 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Neal Dow Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Neal Dow Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #4767 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 66% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chico Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Neal Dow Elementary School is Oakdale (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bidwell Junior High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hooker Oak Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chico Hooker Oak Elementary School Alternative School
Grades: K-5 | 318 students
0.4 miles
1238 Arbutus Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530)891-3119 0.4 K-5 318 - Chico Bidwell Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 976 students
0.7 miles
2376 N. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530)891-3080 0.7 6-8 976 - Chico Blue Oak Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 387 students
0.7 miles
450 W. E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530)879-7483 0.7 K-8 387 - Chico Oakdale Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 110 students
0.7 miles
290 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530)891-3092 0.7 K-12 110 - Chico Sherwood Montessori Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 138 students
0.7 miles
1071 E. 16th St.
Chico, CA 95928
(530)345-6600 0.7 K-8 138
School Reviews
| 5 Wonderful teachers at Neal Dow. Although they are considered Title 1, granting them extra funds for having a % of children at the poverty level this school is achieving success accedemically. I love all the teachers we have had so far and I'm looking forward to the teachers we will have in our future. - Posted by Parent - micke |
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