Serving 796 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cawston 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 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 796 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cawston Elementary serves the northwest part of Hemet, CA, covering an area of approximately 8.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cawston Elementary School's student population of 796 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
796 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cawston Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cawston Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5145 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
66%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cawston Elementary School's ranking?
Cawston Elementary School is ranked #5145 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cawston Elementary School often compared to?
Cawston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fruitvale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cawston Elementary School?
796 students attend Cawston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Cawston Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cawston Elementary School?
Cawston Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cawston Elementary School offer ?
Cawston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cawston Elementary School part of?
Cawston Elementary School is part of Hemet Unified School District.
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