Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary School

22215 Elaine Ave.
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716

(School attendance zone shown in map)

www.furgesones.us

Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary School serves 343 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 343 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Top 1% in CA)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary School's student population of 343 students has declined by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

343 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary School is 0.12, 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)

34%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Furgeson (Venn W.) 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)

50%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Furgeson (Venn W.) 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

23:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Furgeson (Venn W.) 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

94%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.12

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Furgeson (Venn W.) 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

82%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Furgeson (Venn W.) 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

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

ABC Unified School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary School's ranking?

Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

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

34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary School?

343 students attend Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

94% of Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary School?

Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary School offer ?

Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary School part of?

Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary School is part of ABC Unified School District.

School Reviews

5 12/16/2019

It was an amazing school and I have a good experience.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 343 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education