Akers Elementary School
Akers Elementary School serves 710 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Akers Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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 student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Akers Elementary School's student population of 710 students has grown by 9% 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 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Akers Elementary School is 0.70, 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 Testing Rank | #1949 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 54% |
| Black | 10% | 5% |
| White | 47% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lemoore R. J. Neutra Math: 57% | Reading: 65%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 507 students10
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
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 246 students10
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
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 5-8 | 205 students10
3.6 miles
450 Marsh Dr.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6890 3.6 5-8 205 - Lemoore P. W. Engvall Elementary School Math: 34% | Reading: 49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 680 students10
4.8 miles
1055 Cedar Ln.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6850 4.8 K-6 680
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