J. E. Van Wig Elementary School

1151 N. Van Wig Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 338 students in grades Kindergarten-5, J. E. Van Wig Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 338 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

J. E. Van Wig Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

J. E. Van Wig Elementary School's student population of 338 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
338 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

J. E. Van Wig Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J. E. Van Wig Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#4640 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of J. E. Van Wig Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of J. E. Van Wig 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 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of J. E. Van Wig 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 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of J. E. Van Wig Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in J. E. Van Wig Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2001-02 school year data.
Asian
7%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in J. E. Van Wig Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
91%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in J. E. Van Wig Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in J. E. Van Wig Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in J. E. Van Wig Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in J. E. Van Wig Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in J. E. Van Wig Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of J. E. Van Wig Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in J. E. Van Wig Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in J. E. Van Wig Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is J. E. Van Wig Elementary School's ranking?
J. E. Van Wig Elementary School is ranked #4640 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are J. E. Van Wig Elementary School often compared to?
J. E. Van Wig Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgewood Academy, Don Julian Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend J. E. Van Wig Elementary School?
338 students attend J. E. Van Wig Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of J. E. Van Wig Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. E. Van Wig Elementary School?
J. E. Van Wig Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does J. E. Van Wig Elementary School offer ?
J. E. Van Wig Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is J. E. Van Wig Elementary School part of?
J. E. Van Wig Elementary School is part of Bassett Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is J. E. Van Wig Elementary School located?
J. E. Van Wig Elementary School is located in the Bassett neighborhood of La Puente, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in Bassett.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 338 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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