Top Rankings
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 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 105 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 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
10,323 Schools
# Students
105 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kirkwood Elementary School District, which is ranked #584 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
#561 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)3.9%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
14%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
86%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,514 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,486 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$2 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,514
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,486
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Best Kirkwood Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kirkwood Elementary School District?
Kirkwood Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 105 students.
What is the rank of Kirkwood Elementary School District?
Kirkwood Elementary School District is ranked #584 out of 1,903 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?
86% of Kirkwood Elementary School District students are White, and 14% 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 $15,486 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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