Serving 580 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Samuel Vaughn 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% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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: 580 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Math Proficiency: 30%
- Reading Proficiency: 39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Samuel Vaughn Elementary School's student population of 580 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
580 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Samuel Vaughn Elementary School is 0.47, 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)30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
71%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
13%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Samuel Vaughn Elementary School?
580 students attend Samuel Vaughn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Samuel Vaughn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Samuel Vaughn Elementary School?
Samuel Vaughn Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Samuel Vaughn Elementary School offer ?
Samuel Vaughn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Samuel Vaughn Elementary School part of?
Samuel Vaughn Elementary School is part of Ceres Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 6/8/2010
Samuel Vaughn is very interested in raising their STaR Testing every year. Unfortunately, there is not enough extracurricular activities and physical education. The school buildings look new and are kept up very nicely. the parent involvement could always be greater but is a good level as is.
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