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Meadows Elementary School

2059 Bowker Rd.
El Centro, CA 92243
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 370 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Meadows 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 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (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-8
  • Enrollment: 370 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Meadows Elementary School's student population of 370 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Meadows Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadows Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6105 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
27%
34%
29%
47%
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Meadows Elementary School's ranking?
Meadows Elementary School is ranked #6105 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Meadows Elementary School often compared to?
Meadows Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frank M. Wright Middle School, Sunflower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Meadows Elementary School?
370 students attend Meadows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Meadows Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadows Elementary School?
Meadows Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Meadows Elementary School offer ?
Meadows Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Meadows Elementary School part of?
Meadows Elementary School is part of Meadows Union School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 370 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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