Akers Elementary School
Tel:
(559)998-5707
- Akers Elementary School serves 710 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Akers Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Akers Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Akers Elementary School's student population of 710 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 710 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Akers Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Akers Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #3132 out of 9584 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 54% |
| Black | 11% | 5% |
| White | 48% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 19% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Central Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Akers Elementary School is Lemoore Middle College High School (3.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lemoore University Elementary Charter (3.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is R. J. Neutra (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lemoore R. J. Neutra Grades: K-5 | 507 students
0.7 miles
Comm Center Dr.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559)998-6823 0.7 K-5 507 - Lemoore Lemoore Middle College High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 246 students
3.5 miles
555 College Ave.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559)925-3552 3.5 9-12 246 - Lemoore Lemoore Online College Preparatory High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 14 students
3.5 miles
555 College Ave.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559)925-3433 3.5 9-12 14 - Lemoore Lemoore University Elementary Charter Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 205 students
3.6 miles
450 Marsh Dr.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559)924-6890 3.6 5-8 205 - Lemoore P. W. Engvall Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 680 students
4.8 miles
1055 Cedar Ln.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559)924-6850 4.8 K-6 680
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