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Kirkwood Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 103 students in Kirkwood Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in Kirkwood Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% 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
1 School
10,356 Schools
# Students
103 Students
5,826,671 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
267,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kirkwood Elementary School District, which is ranked #583 of all 1,907 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#561 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
20%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
80%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,835 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,975. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,961 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,835
$19,975
Spending / Student
$12,961
$18,396
Best Kirkwood Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kirkwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2049 Kirkwood Rd.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7773
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7773
Gr: K-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kirkwood Elementary School District?
Kirkwood Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 103 students.
What is the rank of Kirkwood Elementary School District?
Kirkwood Elementary School District is ranked #583 out of 1,907 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kirkwood Elementary School District?
80% of Kirkwood Elementary School District students are White, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kirkwood Elementary School District?
Kirkwood Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Kirkwood Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,961 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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