Serving 586 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cunningham Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cunningham Elementary School's student population of 586 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cunningham Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cunningham Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3441 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
77%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
12%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cunningham Elementary School's ranking?
Cunningham Elementary School is ranked #3441 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Cunningham Elementary School?
586 students attend Cunningham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Cunningham Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cunningham Elementary School?
Cunningham Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cunningham Elementary School offer ?
Cunningham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cunningham Elementary School part of?
Cunningham Elementary School is part of Turlock Unified School District.
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