Serving 541 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Helen M. Wilcox 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 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School's student population of 541 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
42%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School?
541 students attend Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School?
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School offer ?
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School part of?
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School is part of Palermo Union Elementary School District.
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