Don Stowell Elementary

501 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Don Stowell Elementary School is a public school located in Merced, California, serving students in the Merced City School District. Situated on East 11th Street, the school is part of a community-focused district dedicated to providing foundational education for children in their formative elementary years. Like many schools in the area, it prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school within the local educational framework.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science. By utilizing the resources of the Merced City School District, Don Stowell Elementary aims to create an inclusive space that engages students through various classroom activities and school-wide programs. Its location serves as a central hub for families in the neighborhood, playing a vital role in the community by promoting lifelong learning and student success.

501

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Don Stowell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	437
Black	25
Asian	12
Two or More	10

Hispanic
437 (87.2%)
Black
25 (5.0%)
White
17 (3.4%)
Asian
12 (2.4%)
Two or More
10 (2.0%)

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:	Merced City Elementary
Phone:	(209)381-2803
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	467
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 75

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 90

Grade 6 73