Serving 339 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Neal Dow Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Neal Dow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Neal Dow Elementary School's student population of 339 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Neal Dow Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Neal Dow Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#2530 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
55%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Neal Dow Elementary School's ranking?
Neal Dow Elementary School is ranked #2530 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Neal Dow Elementary School often compared to?
Neal Dow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcmanus (John A.) Elementary School, Hooker Oak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Neal Dow Elementary School?
339 students attend Neal Dow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Neal Dow Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Neal Dow Elementary School?
Neal Dow Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Neal Dow Elementary School offer ?
Neal Dow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Neal Dow Elementary School part of?
Neal Dow Elementary School is part of Chico Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 6/8/2009
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.
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