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Don Stowell Elementary School

251 E. 11th St.
Merced, CA 95340
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Bottom 50%
Serving 517 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Don Stowell 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 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Don Stowell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Don Stowell Elementary School's student population of 517 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
517 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Don Stowell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Don Stowell Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8862 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Don Stowell Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Don Stowell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Don Stowell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Don Stowell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Don Stowell Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Don Stowell Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
88%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Don Stowell Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Don Stowell Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Don Stowell Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Don Stowell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Don Stowell Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Don Stowell Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Don Stowell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Don Stowell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Don Stowell Elementary School's ranking?
Don Stowell Elementary School is ranked #8862 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Don Stowell Elementary School?
517 students attend Don Stowell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Don Stowell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Don Stowell Elementary School?
Don Stowell Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Don Stowell Elementary School offer ?
Don Stowell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Don Stowell Elementary School part of?
Don Stowell Elementary School is part of Merced City Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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