Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School serves 544 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (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 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School's student population of 544 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
544 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
33%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
45%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School?
544 students attend Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School?
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School offer ?
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School part of?
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School is part of Palermo Union Elementary School District.
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