Elmer Wood Elementary School

1271 W. Bellevue Rd.
Atwater, CA 95301

www.elmerwood.school

Elmer Wood Elementary School serves 527 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 527 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Math Proficiency
: 49%
Reading Proficiency
: 58%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Elmer Wood Elementary School's student population of 527 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

527 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Elmer Wood Elementary School is 0.43, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

49%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elmer Wood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

58%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elmer Wood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

24:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Elmer Wood Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

73%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Elmer Wood Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

21%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Elmer Wood Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.43

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Elmer Wood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

67%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Elmer Wood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Atwater Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Elmer Wood Elementary School?

527 students attend Elmer Wood Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

73% of Elmer Wood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Elmer Wood Elementary School?

Elmer Wood Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Elmer Wood Elementary School offer ?

Elmer Wood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Elmer Wood Elementary School part of?

Elmer Wood Elementary School is part of Atwater Elementary School District.

School Calendar

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Date

Last Day of School (Minimum Day) (Events)

June 02, 2023 (Friday)

First Day of School (Events)

August 16, 2023 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 527 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Math Proficiency
: 49%
Reading Proficiency
: 58%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education