Neal Dow Elementary School
- Neal Dow Elementary School serves 332 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Neal Dow Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Neal Dow Elementary School's student population of 332 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 332 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Neal Dow Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Neal Dow Elementary School is 0.54, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #3034 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 65% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chico Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 330 students
0.4 miles
1238 Arbutus Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3119 0.4 K-5 330 - Chico Bidwell Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 968 students
0.7 miles
2376 N. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3080 0.7 6-8 968 - Chico Blue Oak Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 375 students
0.7 miles
450 W. E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-7483 0.7 K-8 375 - Chico Oakdale Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 111 students
0.7 miles
290 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092 0.7 K-12 111 - Chico Sherwood Montessori Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 161 students
0.7 miles
1010 Cleveland Ave.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 345-6600 0.7 K-8 161
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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