Far West Elementary School (Closed 2006)

Far West Elementary School serves 195 students in grades 4-5. 
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
195 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
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21:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
15%
12%
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Hispanic
13%
56%
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Black
12%
5%
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White
60%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
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5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
28%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Far West Elementary School?
195 students attend Far West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Far West Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Black.
What grades does Far West Elementary School offer ?
Far West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Far West Elementary School part of?
Far West Elementary School is part of Wheatland School District.

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