Serving 616 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vejar Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Math Proficiency: 77%
- Reading Proficiency: 69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vejar Elementary School's student population of 616 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
616 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vejar Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)77%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)69%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
64%
12%
Hispanic
25%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 schools are Vejar Elementary School often compared to?
Vejar Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cyrus J. Morris Elementary School, Walnut Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Vejar Elementary School?
616 students attend Vejar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Vejar Elementary School students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vejar Elementary School?
Vejar Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vejar Elementary School offer ?
Vejar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Vejar Elementary School part of?
Vejar Elementary School is part of Walnut Valley Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School: 23/24 School Year (Vejar Events)
May 30, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of School, Minimum Day (Vejar Events)
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School (Vejar Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break- No School (Vejar Events)
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School (Vejar Events)
April 21, 2025 (Monday)
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