For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 764 students in Kernville 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 Kernville Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
764 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kernville Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1591 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1536 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)51.5%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
25%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
5%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% White
68%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,679 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,228 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$19 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$29,679
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$25,228
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Kernville Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kernville Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13550 Sierra Way
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 376-2249
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 376-2249
Gr: K-5 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Woodrow Wallace Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3240 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-4646
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-4646
Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3240 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-2621
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-2621
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kernville Union Elementary School District?
Kernville Union Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 764 students.
What is the rank of Kernville Union Elementary School District?
Kernville Union Elementary School District is ranked #1591 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 Kernville Union Elementary School District?
68% of Kernville Union Elementary School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kernville Union Elementary School District?
Kernville Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Kernville Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,228 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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