Meadow Lane Elementary

398 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Meadow Lane Elementary School, located at 2770 Balls Ferry Rd. in Anderson, California, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community within the Anderson Union High School District (and feeder elementary districts). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both core academic development and the social-emotional growth of its students. By focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and character building, the school aims to prepare its young learners for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

Beyond the classroom, Meadow Lane Elementary is characterized by its commitment to community engagement and a collaborative partnership between staff, parents, and students. The school environment typically emphasizes inclusivity and the pursuit of academic excellence through various extracurricular activities and student-support programs. Situated in a suburban setting in Shasta County, the school acts as a focal point for the neighborhood, striving to create a safe, stimulating space where children are encouraged to explore their interests and develop the critical thinking skills necessary for future educational success.

398

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meadow Lane Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	85
Black	3
Asian	21
Two or More	48
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	3

White
220 (55.3%)
Hispanic
85 (21.4%)
Two or More
48 (12.1%)
Asian
21 (5.3%)
American Indian
18 (4.5%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Cascade Union Elementary
Phone:	(530)378-7030
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 87

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 66