McDowell Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–6
421 South McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, CA 94954 · (707) 778-4745 · Part of Petaluma City Elementary School District
Petaluma’s School Grade B+ better than 73% of California school districts
Students
329
Students per teacher
24:1
Free or reduced lunch
86%
Setting
City
Grades
K–6
What stands out about McDowell Elementary
- Larger classes: 24 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 44.3% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for Petaluma kids: 2 middle schools
On the path
Where Petaluma kids come from and go next. The whole path →
K–6McDowell ElementaryYou are here
7–82 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Location
Directions ↗421 South McDowell Blvd., Petaluma
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten76
Grade 138
Grade 252
Grade 341
Grade 449
Grade 532
Grade 641
Enrollment over time
228’20
224’21
245’22
296’23
329’24
Up 44.3% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Hispanic 83%White 6%Asian 3%Black 2%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 2%Two or more races 2%American Indian/Alaska Native 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about McDowell Elementary from Petaluma families.
Other schools in Petaluma City Elementary School District
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.