Aileen Colburn Elementary School serves 416 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Math Proficiency: 27%
- Reading Proficiency: 42%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aileen Colburn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Aileen Colburn Elementary School's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
416 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Aileen Colburn Elementary School is 0.27, 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)27%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)42%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
1%
12%

Hispanic
85%
56%

Black
3%
5%

White
9%
21%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Aileen Colburn Elementary School?
416 students attend Aileen Colburn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Aileen Colburn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aileen Colburn Elementary School?
Aileen Colburn Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Aileen Colburn Elementary School offer ?
Aileen Colburn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Aileen Colburn Elementary School part of?
Aileen Colburn Elementary School is part of Atwater Elementary School District.
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