Enrollment
217
Elementary
DISTRICT 405 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHOWCHILLA ELEMENTARY·NCES 060852000850
Stephens Elementary
355 North 5th St., Chowchilla, CA 93610 · (559) 665-8060 · Madera County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL217 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
22.8:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.1:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
78%
169 students
DISTRICT 87% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 101 | 47% |
| Grade 1 | 70 | 32% |
| Grade 2 | 46 | 21% |
Student demographics
38%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Chowchilla Elementary. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Stephens Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens Elementary this school | 217 | 77.9% | N/A |
| Anderson Valley Elementary Boonville | 190 | 75.3% | 18.2% |
| Roosevelt Elementary Kingsburg | 186 | 73.7% | N/A |
| Linda Vista Magnet Elementary Mission Viejo | 263 | 79.1% | 39.8% |
| Somis Elementary Somis | 270 | 81.1% | 48.0% |
| Cambria Grammar Cambria | 202 | 85.1% | 31.1% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Stephens Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Madera County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 217 | #5,279 of 5,915 | #32 of 36 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.8:1 | #2,860 of 5,352 | #27 of 34 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 38.3% | #3,534 of 5,354 | #13 of 34 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 77.9% | #2,374 of 5,625 | #24 of 35 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -19.9% | #1,433 of 3,837 | #4 of 22 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
217
+6 (+3%) vs 2020
+5% since 1990-91, when it was 207
Student : Teacher
22.8:1
was 21.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 217 | 9.5 | 22.8:1 | 78% (169) |
| 2023-24 | 202 | 8 | 25.3:1 | 76% (153) |
| 2022-23 | 216 | 10 | 21.6:1 | 82% (177) |
| 2020-21 | 211 | 10 | 21.1:1 | 79% (166) |
| 2017-18 | 271 | 12 | 22.6:1 | 86% (233) |
| 2015-16 | 276 | 12 | 23.0:1 | 91% (252) |
| 2010-11 | 226 | N/A | N/A | 82% (186) |
| 2000-01 | 122 | 7 | 17.4:1 | 82% (100) |
| 1990-91 | 207 | 7 | 29.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Stephens Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 20% (271 to 217); teachers down 21% (12 to 9.5).
About Stephens Elementary
As a low-enrollment elementary school, Stephens Elementary serves students in Chowchilla, California. Students in kindergarten through 2 attend the school, which enrolls 217 students. The average among elementary schools in California is roughly 465 students; this school is 53% smaller than that.
Stephens Elementary is part of Chowchilla Elementary, where 5 schools serve 2,143 students.
By race and ethnicity, Stephens Elementary is 76% Hispanic. The rest of enrollment is 21% White and 3% multiracial. Census estimates put the Hispanic share of Madera County's population at about 61%. The chance that two students picked at random at Stephens Elementary belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 38%.
The school has about 22.8 students per teacher and 9.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. Elementary schools in California have a similar average ratio of 22.3:1. About 78% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. Across public schools in Madera County, the average is about the same, 81%.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Madera County show that median household income is about $76,627, about 18% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 14% of residents are in poverty. Stephens Elementary is one of 81 public schools in Madera County, which together enroll about 32,251 students.
Merle L. Fuller Elementary is the public school closest to Stephens Elementary, about 0.4 miles away. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 6 other public schools.
The school is in a town some distance from an urbanized area, according to its NCES locale (Town: Distant).
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count climbed from 211 to 217. There were more students per teacher in 2024-25 (22.8:1) than in 2020-21 (21.1:1).
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Madera County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
160,940
Census ACS
Median income
$76,627
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
81
32,251 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Chowchilla Elementary
- Merle L. Fuller ElementaryElementary · 508 students
- Ronald Reagan ElementaryElementary · 490 students
- Wilson MiddleMiddle · 470 students
- Fairmead ElementaryMiddle · 458 students
Other schools in Chowchilla
- Chowchilla Union HighHigh · 1,017 students
- Merle L. Fuller ElementaryElementary · 508 students
- Ronald Reagan ElementaryElementary · 490 students
- Wilson MiddleMiddle · 470 students
- Fairmead ElementaryMiddle · 458 students
- Dairyland ElementaryMiddle · 216 students
Other Stephens Elementary schools
5 other US public schools in 5 states are named Stephens Elementary. Stephens Elementary is the 6th largest of the 6.
- Stephens Elementary SchoolBurlington, KY · 577 students
- Stephens Elementary SchoolHOUSTON, TX · 517 students
- STEPHENS ELEMENTARYLITTLE ROCK, AR · 474 students
- Stephens ElementaryMadison, WI · 447 students
- Stephens Elementary SchoolSHADY SHORES, TX · 422 students
Nearby schools
- Merle L. Fuller Elementary0.4 mi · 508
- Wilson Middle0.4 mi · 470
- Gateway High (Continuation)0.6 mi · 74
- Chowchilla Union High0.6 mi · 1,017
- Ronald Reagan Elementary1.5 mi · 490
- Fairmead Elementary4.8 mi · 458
Frequently asked questions
About Stephens ElementaryHow large is Stephens Elementary?
Stephens Elementary enrolls approximately 217 students in grades KG-02.
What grades does Stephens Elementary serve?
Stephens Elementary serves grades KG-02.
How many students per teacher at Stephens Elementary?
Approximately 22.8:1 students per teacher at Stephens Elementary.
What is the student diversity at Stephens Elementary?
Student demographics at Stephens Elementary are roughly 21% White, 76% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Stephens Elementary public or private?
Stephens Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Chowchilla Elementary.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.