Serving 276 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Dow's Prairie 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Math Proficiency: 56%
- Reading Proficiency: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dow's Prairie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Dow's Prairie Elementary School's student population of 276 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dow's Prairie Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)56%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
18%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
53%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Dow's Prairie Elementary School often compared to?
Dow's Prairie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morris Elementary School, Fieldbrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Dow's Prairie Elementary School?
276 students attend Dow's Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Dow's Prairie Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dow's Prairie Elementary School?
Dow's Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Dow's Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Dow's Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Dow's Prairie Elementary School part of?
Dow's Prairie Elementary School is part of Mckinleyville Union Elementary School District.
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