Neal Dow Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chico, California 95926 · Chico Unified
#3335 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#38628 of 50,301 nationally
About Neal Dow Elementary
Neal Dow Elementary is a public elementary located in Chico, in the Chico Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 364 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 29.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3335th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 364.
There are 24 schools in Chico; Neal Dow Elementary ranks 18th of 23 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)67.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Neal Dow Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Neal Dow Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bidwell Junior High
Chico · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,012 students · 1.1 km away
Wildflower Open Classroom
Chico · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
183 students · 1.3 km away
McManus (John A.) Elementary
Chico · Public elementary · Grades K–5
397 students · 1.5 km away
Chico Junior High
Chico · Public middle · Grades 6–8
861 students · 1.8 km away
Parkview Elementary
Chico · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students · 1.8 km away
Pleasant Valley High
Chico · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,978 students · 1.9 km away
Chico High
Chico · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,804 students · 1.9 km away
Pivot Charter School North Valley II
Chico · Charter high · Grades 6–12
105 students · 1.9 km away
Achieve Charter School of Chico
Chico · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
222 students · 1.9 km away
Marigold Elementary
Chico · Public elementary · Grades K–5
571 students · 2.0 km away
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Alta Elementary
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364 students
Felton Elementary
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Bryant Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Neal Dow Elementary a good school?
Neal Dow Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 29.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3335 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Neal Dow Elementary rank in California?
Neal Dow Elementary ranks #3335 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #38628 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Neal Dow Elementary?
Neal Dow Elementary had 364 students in 2025.
Is Neal Dow Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Neal Dow Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Neal Dow Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Neal Dow Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.