Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School serves 516 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (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 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Math Proficiency: 30%
- Reading Proficiency: 38%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School's student population of 516 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School is 0.59, 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)38%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
61%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
19%
22%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School?
516 students attend Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School?
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School offer ?
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School part of?
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School is part of Empire Union Elementary School District.
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