Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary School
- Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary School serves 417 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
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Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary School's student population of 417 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 417 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary School is 0.06, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #5214 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 97% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | n/a | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 89% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | ABC Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary School is Ernest S. Mcbride Senior High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Fedde (pharis F.) Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hawaiian Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hawaiian Gardens Hawaiian Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 397 students
0.5 miles
12350 E. 226th St.
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
(562)229-7865 0.5 K-6 397 - Hawaiian Gardens Fedde (pharis F.) Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 424 students
0.6 miles
21409 S. Elaine Ave.
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
(562)229-7805 0.6 7-8 424 - Lakewood Aloha Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 372 students
0.7 miles
11737 E. 214th St.
Lakewood, CA 90715
(562)229-7825 0.7 K-6 372 - Long Beach Newcomb Academy Grades: K-8 | 882 students
0.7 miles
3351 Val Verde Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562)421-8851 0.7 K-8 882 - Lakewood Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 527 students
0.8 miles
21314 Claretta Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90715
(562)229-7885 0.8 K-6 527
School Reviews
| 5 It was an amazing school and I have a good experience. - Posted by Parent - Yama |
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