Serving 234 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Chualar Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chualar Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire district and spans approximately 66.3 square miles in Chualar, CA, with a typical drive to the school taking about 10-12 minutes and the farthest edge of the zone being 9.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chualar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Chualar Elementary School's student population of 234 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
234 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chualar Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chualar Elementary School is 0.02, 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
#4369 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Hispanic
99%
56%
White
1%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Chualar Chargers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chualar Elementary School's ranking?
Chualar Elementary School is ranked #4369 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Chualar Elementary School?
234 students attend Chualar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Chualar Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chualar Elementary School?
Chualar Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Chualar Elementary School offer ?
Chualar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Chualar Elementary School part of?
Chualar Elementary School is part of Chualar Union School District.
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