Serving 316 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Finley Elementary School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 95% 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: 316 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Finley Elementary serves the northwest part of Westminster, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Families typically experience a short 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 0.4 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 0.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Finley Elementary School's student population of 316 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
316 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
School Motto
It is our collective responsibility to educate and empower all students to persevere towards excellence through a distinctive, rigorous, and engaging academic experience.
School Rankings
Finley 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 Finley Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#4742 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
20%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Finley Elementary School's ranking?
Finley Elementary School is ranked #4742 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Finley Elementary School?
316 students attend Finley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Finley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Finley Elementary School?
Finley Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Finley Elementary School offer ?
Finley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Finley Elementary School part of?
Finley Elementary School is part of Westminster School District.
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