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Neal Dow Elementary

1420 Neal Dow Ave., Chico, CA, 95926

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1364 of 7047 in California

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Neal Dow Elementary

1420 Neal Dow Ave., Chico, CA, 95926

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1364 of 7047 in California

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About Neal Dow Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 52% in Reading.
21
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
339
Total Students
$95697
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 54.87%
Asian 2.65%
Hispanic 25.66%
Black 0.88%
Two+ Races 14.75%
Native Am. 0.88%
White
54.87%
Asian
2.65%
Hispanic
25.66%
Black
0.88%
Two+ Races
14.75%
Native Am.
0.88%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 339
49.26%
167 Female
50.74%
172 Male

Student Population

339 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

339 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Neal Dow Elementary Contact Information

Address

1420 Neal Dow Ave., Chico, CA, 95926

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Phone

(530) 891-3110

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TOP 1364 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
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2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Neal Dow Elementary has reached the Gold Level for successfully using Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. This success shows that the school is doing a good job of teaching students to be responsible and respectful. The school is also getting ready for the next stage of its academic growth by offering new enrollment options for the 2026–2027 school year.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of education does Neal Dow Elementary offer?

Ans. Neal Dow Elementary stresses learning that is balanced and helps students grow academically, creatively, and personally.

Q2. Are there any activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, students can join music programs, arts clubs, and events that happen at certain times of the year.

Q3. Does the school take food allergies into account?

Ans. Yes, the nurse and classroom staff can help students make individual plans.

Q4. Does the school have access to technology?

Ans. Neal Dow Elementary has computers, tablets, and other interactive learning tools in the classroom.

Q5. Are there clubs for extra activities?

Ans. Depending on staffing and resources, the school sometimes offers rotating enrichment activities.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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