Meadow Elementary

www.waughsd.org

384 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Meadow Elementary, located on Maria Drive in Petaluma, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Petaluma City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the core development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing both academic excellence and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare children for the challenges of middle school and beyond while maintaining a strong sense of community rooted in the local Petaluma area.

The school is known for its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience that integrates standard curriculum with student engagement initiatives. With a focus on classroom collaboration and parent involvement, Meadow Elementary strives to create a partnership between educators and families to ensure student success. Its location in a quiet residential neighborhood provides a safe, accessible environment for students to learn, interact, and develop the essential skills necessary for long-term educational achievement.

384

Total Students

17.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meadow Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	226
Hispanic	77
Black	3
Asian	21
Two or More	55
Pacific Islander	2

White
226 (58.9%)
Hispanic
77 (20.1%)
Two or More
55 (14.3%)
Asian
21 (5.5%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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:	Waugh Elementary
Phone:	(707)762-4905
Website:	http://www.waughsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 43

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 54