Don Stowell Elementary
Merced, CA · Merced City Elementary · Grades K-6
5,144th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 9%· Stable
Don Stowell Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Don Stowell Elementary 5,144th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 9% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2015 to 9th in 2025.
Don Stowell Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 307 students tested
Don Stowell Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 527 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.5% | 86.7% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 4.5% | 4.6% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| White | 4.3% | 4.4% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 3.9% | 2.8% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.7% | 1.5% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Don Stowell Elementary
Typical home value $406K in zip 95340 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Don Stowell Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Charles Wright ElementaryMerced City Elementary · 0.8 mi away4,249th of 5,659
ELA 34% · Math 22% - 6Farmdale ElementaryWeaver Union · 1 mi away2,805th of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 39% - 1Alicia Reyes ElementaryMerced City Elementary · 1.1 mi away5,480th of 5,659
ELA 18% · Math 10% - 2John Muir ElementaryMerced City Elementary · 1.3 mi away4,640th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 22% - 2Margaret Sheehy ElementaryMerced City Elementary · 1.4 mi away4,767th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 20% - 3John C. Fremont ElementaryMerced City Elementary · 1.5 mi away4,050th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 28% - 3Ada Givens ElementaryMerced City Elementary · 1.5 mi away4,328th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 23% - 5Luther Burbank ElementaryMerced City Elementary · 1.8 mi away3,086th of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 31%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Don Stowell Elementary in?
Don Stowell Elementary is part of the Merced City Elementary district in Merced, California.
Is Don Stowell Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Don Stowell Elementary 5,144th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 9% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Don Stowell Elementary?
Hispanic 87%, Black 5%, White 4%, Asian 3% (527 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Don Stowell Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95340 is $406K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.