Corning Union Elementary School District

1005 Hoag St.
Corning, CA 96021-2934
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,976 students in Corning Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Corning Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
1,976 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Corning Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1700 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1692 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

16%
34%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

21%
47%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

16%
29%
(2022-23)
23.2%
27.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.63

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
1%
12%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
76%
56%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
5%

Showing 2006–2021. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% White
20%
20%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,203 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 57% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,667 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 63% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$150,628 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$51 MM
$130,845 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$27,203
$26,022

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$25,667
$22,604

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Corning Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1785 Columbia Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7797
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
West Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 West St.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7705
Gr: K-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Olive View Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 Fig St.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7715
Gr: K-6 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Maywood Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1666 Marguerite Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7730
Gr: 6-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Rancho Tehama Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
17357 Stagecoach Rd.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 585-2800
Gr: K-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Woodson Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
N 150 Toomes Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7720
Gr: K-6 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Corning Union Elementary School District?
Corning Union Elementary School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,976 students.
What is the rank of Corning Union Elementary School District?
Corning Union Elementary School District is ranked #1700 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Corning Union Elementary School District?
76% of Corning Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Corning Union Elementary School District?
Corning Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Corning Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,667 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 63% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 1,976 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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