Charles Wagner Elementary School

717 E. Yorba Linda Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Charles Wagner Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Charles Wagner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Charles Wagner Elementary School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
426 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Charles Wagner Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles Wagner Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
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<50%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Charles Wagner Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
22%
12%
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Hispanic
36%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
36%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart display the diversity score of Charles Wagner Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charles Wagner Elementary School's ranking?
Charles Wagner Elementary School is ranked #840 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Charles Wagner Elementary School often compared to?
Charles Wagner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookhaven Elementary School, Golden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Charles Wagner Elementary School?
426 students attend Charles Wagner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Charles Wagner Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles Wagner Elementary School?
Charles Wagner Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Charles Wagner Elementary School offer ?
Charles Wagner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Charles Wagner Elementary School part of?
Charles Wagner Elementary School is part of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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