Serving 601 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Caswell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 12%
- Reading Proficiency: 12%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Caswell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Caswell Elementary School's student population of 601 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Caswell Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)12%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)12%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
92%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Caswell Elementary School often compared to?
Caswell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lucas Elementary School, Carroll Fowler Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Caswell Elementary School?
601 students attend Caswell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Caswell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Caswell Elementary School?
Caswell Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Caswell Elementary School offer ?
Caswell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Caswell Elementary School part of?
Caswell Elementary School is part of Ceres Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 6/22/2015
I attended Caswell School from the second thru the sixth grades.My teachers were Mrs Sparling , Mrs Thoms and Mr Curnow. We had P.E. every day . Art and music once a week. I sincerely believe Caswell ,sixth grade graduating students were better educated than eigth graders at this time. Caswell School was, and I'm sure, still is a wonderful school.
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