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#7095 of 9,539 schools in CA
Antelope Meadows Elementary
Elementary School · Dry Creek Joint Elementary · Antelope, CA
A Dry Creek Joint Elementary elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
8343 Palmerson Dr., Antelope, CA 95843
- Math 41% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Antelope Meadows Elementary score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 43% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Antelope Meadows Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated726/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,753
Median home value
$467,900
Median rent
$2,057/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95843; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 678 | Compare → |
| Barrett Ranch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 556 | Compare → |
| Olive Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 550 | Compare → |
| Antelope Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 135 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dry Creek Joint Elementary
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,865NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Antelope Meadows Elementary is listed in Dry Creek Joint Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Antelope Meadows Elementary
Antelope Meadows Elementary is a public elementary school in Antelope, CA, part of Dry Creek Joint Elementary, serving approximately 725 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,095 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Antelope Meadows Elementary
What grades does Antelope Meadows Elementary serve?
Antelope Meadows Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Antelope Meadows Elementary?
Antelope Meadows Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 725 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Antelope Meadows Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Antelope Meadows Elementary is 24.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Antelope Meadows Elementary rank in CA?
Antelope Meadows Elementary ranks #7,095 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Antelope Meadows Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Antelope Meadows Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Antelope Meadows Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Antelope Meadows Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Antelope Meadows Elementary a charter school?
No, Antelope Meadows Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Antelope Meadows Elementary a Title I school?
No, Antelope Meadows Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Antelope Meadows Elementary?
58.9% of students at Antelope Meadows Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 725
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.2%
- Phone
- (916) 770-8816
- Area population (ZIP 95843)
- 48,321
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95843; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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