Meadow View

As an intimate primary school in Susanville, California, Meadow View teaches 318 students from grades 3 through 5, overseen by Susanville Elementary. That puts it 32% leaner than the typical public school in California, which averages around 465 students.

Across the 3 schools in Susanville Elementary (984 students total), Meadow View accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Meadow View records that the largest single group is White at 52%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 27% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, 6% Native American, 3% Pacific Islander. The wider county runs roughly 67% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Meadow View has 13 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 24.5:1. The state averages around 22.3:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Roughly 79% of students at Meadow View qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is higher than Lassen County's rate of about 56%.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Meadow View sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 32.7%; this one delivers 28.6%.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Lassen County) records that median household income runs about $67,403, 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Lassen County's 25 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,757 students), Meadow View is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Thompson Peak Charter, roughly 0.4 miles away. Within five miles, there are 7 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Meadow View at 5th of 5; the average score across the group is 34.1%.

Geographically, the school is in a small-town area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Meadow View has ticked down 15%, going from 373 students in 2018 to 318 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share contracted from 57% to 52%.

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