Meadowlark Elementary

3015 West Sacramento St.
Acton, CA 93510

352 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Meadowlark Elementary School is a public school located in Acton, California, serving students within the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District. The school is situated in a rural, community-focused area, providing a small-town educational environment that emphasizes close connections between students, staff, and local families. It is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere aimed at building a strong academic and social foundation for children in their formative elementary years.

In terms of curriculum and culture, Meadowlark Elementary typically focuses on the core academic pillars of literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating programs that support student development. The school utilizes its suburban-rural setting to offer a tranquil learning environment, and it is actively engaged in promoting student growth through a blend of traditional instruction and community involvement. As part of the smaller district structure, the school benefits from a personalized approach to education, aiming to prepare its students for a smooth transition to middle school and beyond.

352

Total Students

16.4

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meadowlark Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	218
Black	4
Asian	7
American Indian	4

Hispanic
218 (61.9%)
White
119 (33.8%)
Asian
7 (2.0%)
Black
4 (1.1%)
American Indian
4 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Acton-Agua Dulce Unified
Phone:	(661)269-8140
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Meadowlark Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Meadowlark Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	164	46.6%
Male	188	53.4%

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