Pixley Union Elementary School District

300 North School St.
Pixley, CA 93256-1016
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 861 students in Pixley Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Pixley Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
861 Students
5,826,671 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
267,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pixley Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1504 of all 1,907 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)
#1485 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
18%
34%
31%
47%
10-14%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
95%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
3%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,496 is higher than the state median of $19,975. The school district revenue/student has grown by 86% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,715 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,496
$19,975
Spending / Student
$22,715
$18,396

Best Pixley Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pixley Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 North School St.
Pixley, CA 93256
(559) 757-3131
Gr: K-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Pixley Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1520 East Ct. St.
Pixley, CA 93256
(559) 757-3018
Gr: 6-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pixley Union Elementary School District?
Pixley Union Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 861 students.
What is the rank of Pixley Union Elementary School District?
Pixley Union Elementary School District is ranked #1504 out of 1,907 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 Pixley Union Elementary School District?
95% of Pixley Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pixley Union Elementary School District?
Pixley 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 Pixley Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,715 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 861 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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