McDowell Elementary
Petaluma, CA · Petaluma City Elementary · Grades K-6
5,394th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 5%▼ Declining
McDowell Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks McDowell Elementary 5,394th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 5% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 27th in 2015 to 5th in 2025 — declining.
McDowell Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 165 students tested
McDowell Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 296 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 83.3% | 84.5% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| White | 8.9% | 6.1% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 2.7% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Asian | 3.7% | 2.4% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 2.4% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Black | 2.2% | 1.0% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near McDowell Elementary
Typical home value $842K in zip 94954 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near McDowell Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Dual Language Immersion Academy CharterPetaluma Joint Union High · 0 mi away · charter4,738th of 5,659
- 5Loma Vista Immersion AcademyOld Adobe Union · 0.6 mi away · charter3,017th of 5,659
ELA 37% · Math 40% - 7La Tercera ElementaryOld Adobe Union · 0.6 mi away1,970th of 5,659
ELA 59% · Math 40% - 5McKinley ElementaryPetaluma City Elementary · 0.6 mi away2,836th of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 39% - –Valley Oaks Elementary (Alternative)Petaluma City Elementary · 0.7 mi away
- 2Miwok Valley Elementary CharterOld Adobe Union · 0.9 mi away · charter5,030th of 5,659
ELA 22% · Math 19% - 10Sonoma Mountain ElementaryOld Adobe Union · 1.4 mi away · charter444th of 5,659
ELA 79% · Math 72% - 7Old Adobe Elementary CharterOld Adobe Union · 1.6 mi away · charter2,089th of 5,659
ELA 55% · Math 41%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is McDowell Elementary in?
McDowell Elementary is part of the Petaluma City Elementary district in Petaluma, California.
Is McDowell Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks McDowell Elementary 5,394th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 5% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of McDowell Elementary?
Hispanic 85%, White 6%, Two or more races 3%, Asian 2% (296 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near McDowell Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94954 is $842K 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.