Meadow Elementary

Summary:

Meadow Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Petaluma, California, serving 377 students in grades K-6. The school consistently ranks among the top 10% of California elementary schools, with exceptional academic achievement across all grade levels and subject areas.

Meadow Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its consistently high performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments, with proficiency rates 20-30 percentage points above the state average. The school also outperforms the Waugh Elementary School District average, with proficiency rates 5-10 percentage points higher in most cases. Notably, Meadow Elementary's female, White, and low-socioeconomic status (SES) student subgroups all perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 10-20% of California elementary schools. The school's commitment to equity and inclusion is a key strength.

When compared to nearby schools, such as McKinley Elementary and Cinnabar Charter, Meadow Elementary stands out for its consistently higher academic performance and lower rates of chronic absenteeism. These differences may be attributed, in part, to the school's relatively low percentage of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch, indicating a more affluent student population. The Petaluma area offers a diverse range of school options, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, and a public elementary school within a high school district, providing families with various educational choices.


Detail:

Public K-6

 880 Maria Dr.
       Petaluma, CA  94954-6837


(707) 762-4905

District: Waugh Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
514th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,028 Help


Students who attend Meadow Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kenilworth Junior High
High:    Casa Grande High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.0 Help
Number of students:  377

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.1%
Hispanic:
17.8%
Two or more races:
15.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Meadow Elementary ranks better than 91.2% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.79. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Meadow Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (62.1%), Hispanic (17.8%), two or more races (15.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meadow Elementary is 23. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meadow Elementary is $10,028.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meadow Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Meadow Elementary 514th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Meadow Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Waugh Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Waugh Elementary 140th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Meadow Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Meadow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 84.93 711th 4809 85.2%
2005 88.15 587th 4822 87.8%
2006 90.80 444th 4818 90.8%
2007 90.96 467th 5113 90.9%
2008 92.00 371st 5113 92.7%
2009 89.57 502nd 5193 90.3%
2010 88.39 552nd 5314 89.6%
2011 89.12 482nd 5377 91.0%
2012 87.10 614th 5390 88.6%
2013 91.14 390th 5530 92.9%
2015 83.92 938th 5611 83.3%
2016 80.64 1103rd 5614 80.4%
2017 85.76 876th 5692 84.6%
2018 87.72 754th 5662 86.7%
2019 91.19 581st 5789 90.0%
2021 80.49 265th 1417 81.3%
2022 91.10 649th 5883 89.0%
2023 92.57 533rd 5874 90.9%
2024 92.79 514th 5862 91.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meadow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.06 362nd 5084 92.9%
2019 76.77 860th 5173 83.4%
2024 73.66 1111th 5511 79.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Meadow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.40 806th 5413 85.1%
2019 86.86 731st 5492 86.7%
2021 72.90 311th 1267 75.5%
2022 91.79 526th 5635 90.7%
2023 92.86 448th 5617 92.0%
2024 93.21 423rd 5605 92.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Meadow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.46 716th 5431 86.8%
2019 91.55 472nd 5510 91.4%
2021 83.48 210th 1272 83.5%
2022 87.22 771st 5663 86.4%
2023 89.54 644th 5650 88.6%
2024 88.10 708th 5636 87.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Meadow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.22 1025th 4830 78.8%
2019 66.96 1294th 4963 73.9%
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Rank History for White students at Meadow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.35 705th 2737 74.2%
2019 80.50 453rd 2834 84.0%
2022 80.83 420th 2726 84.6%
2023 79.56 439th 2662 83.5%
2024 80.33 412th 2647 84.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Meadow Elementary Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, February 4, 2017

Open Quote As a parent with kids that came from a top rated school in the Santa Clara area I wanted and needed a school that was as great as our old one. Well Meadow became that school. Mrs. Becker and the teachers are amazing and I couldn't ask for a better education system to teach my kids the foundation of tools to make they star students and future productive College graduates. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Open Quote I can't say enough about Meadow's total school environment. The administration, teachers, and families strive for excellence in educating students as a whole. Striving for educational excellence is not done in a stressful way but more so in a way that brings the level of the larger group to achieve higher standards. Also, the no bully zone posters are for real. Every one of the kids know all they have to do is tell any teacher or school worker and they don't have to worry about being intimidated. Chances are that student may no longer be there if caught or reported more than a couple of times. In all, Meadow is an environment of excellence in learning and growth in a safe environment. I promise you will not find a better school than Meadow. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Meadow Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 121 0 7 23 0 n/a n/a 0 151
1993 183 0 4 24 0 n/a n/a 0 211
1994 229 1 10 29 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1995 373 3 20 53 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1996 373 3 20 53 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1997 451 3 38 75 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1998 277 3 14 41 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1999 325 2 8 31 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2000 333 3 17 32 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2001 325 6 15 28 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2002 339 2 37 38 0 n/a n/a 2 418
2003 339 2 37 38 0 n/a n/a 2 418
2004 308 4 40 44 1 n/a n/a 16 413
2005 306 4 51 52 1 n/a n/a 16 430
2006 277 3 53 57 2 n/a n/a 45 437
2007 291 11 65 75 3 n/a n/a 8 453
2008 291 8 58 65 3 n/a n/a 0 425
2009 296 5 49 55 3 2 43 0 453
2010 268 5 44 83 1 2 36 0 439
2011 281 4 43 105 1 1 31 0 466
2012 257 7 46 102 1 1 33 0 447
2013 252 3 36 122 1 1 46 0 461
2014 236 6 32 126 1 1 53 0 455
2015 230 7 29 126 1 2 52 0 447
2016 227 6 32 118 1 1 51 0 436
2017 239 10 31 104 1 1 51 0 437
2018 232 7 23 101 0 1 57 0 421
2019 238 8 13 91 1 2 56 0 409
2020 253 4 14 80 0 3 55 0 409
2021 234 3 17 77 0 4 53 0 388
2022 230 2 14 66 0 2 56 0 370
2023 234 1 15 67 0 2 58 0 377

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Meadow Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 151 n/a n/a n/a
1993 211 9.6 22.0 0
1994 269 11.7 23.0 8.9
1995 449 19.0 23.6 11.4
1996 449 19.0 23.6 11.4
1997 567 28.0 20.3 9
1998 335 17.0 19.7 9.3
1999 366 13.5 27.1 12
2000 385 19.0 20.3 8.6
2001 374 18.0 20.8 6.7
2002 418 20.0 20.9 5.5
2003 418 20.0 20.9 5.5
2004 413 20.0 20.7 6.8
2005 430 20.5 21.0 7.5
2006 437 21.5 20.3 8.4
2007 453 22.5 20.1 7.2
2008 425 24.0 17.7 7.3
2009 453 21.0 19.7 11.5
2010 439 21.5 20.4 13
2011 466 n/a n/a 10.9
2012 447 20.5 21.8 n/a
2013 461 20.5 22.4 13
2014 455 19.0 23.9 14.5
2015 447 19.0 23.5 17.7
2016 436 18.0 24.2 18.1
2017 437 18.5 23.6 14.6
2018 421 18.0 23.3 19.7
2019 409 17.2 23.7 17.1
2020 409 n/a n/a 12.7
2021 388 17.1 22.5 9.5
2022 370 16.6 22.2 10.3
2023 377 16.3 23.0 12.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Meadow Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 151 n/a n/a n/a
1993 211 9.6 22.0 0
1994 269 11.7 23.0 8.9
1995 449 19.0 23.6 11.4
1996 449 19.0 23.6 11.4
1997 567 28.0 20.3 9
1998 335 17.0 19.7 9.3
1999 366 13.5 27.1 12
2000 385 19.0 20.3 8.6
2001 374 18.0 20.8 6.7
2002 418 20.0 20.9 5.5
2003 418 20.0 20.9 5.5
2004 413 20.0 20.7 6.8
2005 430 20.5 21.0 7.5
2006 437 21.5 20.3 8.4
2007 453 22.5 20.1 7.2
2008 425 24.0 17.7 7.3
2009 453 21.0 19.7 11.5
2010 439 21.5 20.4 13
2011 466 n/a n/a 10.9
2012 447 20.5 21.8 n/a
2013 461 20.5 22.4 13
2014 455 19.0 23.9 14.5
2015 447 19.0 23.5 17.7
2016 436 18.0 24.2 18.1
2017 437 18.5 23.6 14.6
2018 421 18.0 23.3 19.7
2019 409 17.2 23.7 17.1
2020 409 n/a n/a 12.7
2021 388 17.1 22.5 9.5
2022 370 16.6 22.2 10.3
2023 377 16.3 23.0 12.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Meadow Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201297.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%97.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%98.0%
201388.0%3.0%0.0%8.0%88.0%95.0%93.0%90.0%88.0%
201488.0%3.0%0.0%9.0%91.0%95.0%95.0%94.0%89.0%
201587.0%1.0%0.0%12.0%93.0%97.0%99.0%93.0%91.0%
201694.0%3.0%0.0%3.0%97.0%94.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201797.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201892.0%0.0%3.0%0.0%92.0%≥98.0%93.0%92.0%92.0%
201992.0%1.0%7.0%92.0%97.0%93.0%93.0%92.0%
202192.2%1.6%0.0%95.3%92.2%95.3%93.8%
202295.0%0.0%0.0%95.0%96.7%95.0%96.7%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Meadow Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,028

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Meadow Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 581st of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 533rd of 5874 Elementary schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Meadow Elementary)78.577.6
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Waugh Elementary)7076.6
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Meadow Elementary)72.773.1
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Waugh Elementary)67.268.8
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Meadow Elementary)73.480
 6.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Waugh Elementary)66.978.8
 11.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Meadow Elementary)65.682.2
 16.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Waugh Elementary)64.578.8
 14.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Meadow Elementary)84.880.4
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Waugh Elementary)80.571.2
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Meadow Elementary)6356.9
 6.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Waugh Elementary)6251.9
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Meadow Elementary)54.452.9
 1.4%
   5th Grade Science (Waugh Elementary)55.848.1
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Meadow Elementary)81.467.4
 14%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Waugh Elementary)68.168.3
 0.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Meadow Elementary)72.965.3
 7.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Waugh Elementary)62.263.4
 1.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students409377
 7.8%
African American81
 87.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1315
 15.4%
Hispanic9167
 26.4%
Pacific Islander22
White238234
 1.7%
Two or More Races5658
 3.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.1%12.2%
 4.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Meadow Elementary

Yes. Meadow Elementary ranks in the top 8.8% of California elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 377 students attended Meadow Elementary.

Students at Meadow Elementary are 62% White, 18% Hispanic, 15% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Students who attend Meadow Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kenilworth Junior High
High : Casa Grande High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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