Dow's Prairie Elementary School serves 317 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
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 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Math Proficiency: 56%
- Reading Proficiency: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Dow's Prairie Elementary School's student population of 317 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dow's Prairie Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. 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
21:1
21:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
51%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 schools are Dow's Prairie Elementary School often compared to?
Dow's Prairie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fieldbrook Elementary School, Morris 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?
317 students attend Dow's Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Dow's Prairie Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dow's Prairie Elementary School?
Dow's Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
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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