Serving 363 students in grades Kindergarten-6, G. W. Hellyer Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 363 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 52%
- Reading Proficiency: 52%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
G. W. Hellyer Elementary School's student population of 363 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of G. W. Hellyer 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)52%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)52%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
12%
Hispanic
68%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 G. W. Hellyer Elementary School often compared to?
G. W. Hellyer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rocketship Mosaic Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend G. W. Hellyer Elementary School?
363 students attend G. W. Hellyer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of G. W. Hellyer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of G. W. Hellyer Elementary School?
G. W. Hellyer Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does G. W. Hellyer Elementary School offer ?
G. W. Hellyer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is G. W. Hellyer Elementary School part of?
G. W. Hellyer Elementary School is part of Franklin-Mckinley Elementary School District.
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