Elmer Wood Elementary School
Tel:
(209) 357-6143
Elmer Wood Elementary School serves 543 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Elmer Wood Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Elmer Wood Elementary School's student population of 543 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 543 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
Elmer Wood Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Elmer Wood Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3030 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 66% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 29% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Atwater Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Elmer Wood Elementary School is Valley Atwater Community (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bellevue Senior Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bellevue Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Atwater Bellevue Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 656 students
0.2 miles
1020 E. Bellevue Rd.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6140 0.2 K-6 656 - Atwater Bellevue Senior Elementary School Grades: 7-8 | 185 students
0.2 miles
1020 E. Bellevue Rd.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6140 0.2 7-8 185 - Merced Valley Atwater Community Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 72 students
0.5 miles
1800 Matthew Ave.
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 381-4550 0.5 6-12 72 - Atwater Thomas Olaeta Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 617 students
0.9 miles
2266 High St.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6148 0.9 K-6 617 - Atwater Peggy Heller Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 573 students
1.0 miles
201 Lake View Dr.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6517 1.0 K-6 573
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