Kings River Elementary School

3961 Ave. 400
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Kings River Elementary School serves 380 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Kings River Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kings River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Kings River Elementary School's student population of 380 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
380 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Kings River Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Kings River Elementary School is 0.10, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#3171 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
95%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
4%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.10
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Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kings River Elementary School's ranking?
Kings River Elementary School is ranked #3171 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Kings River Elementary School often compared to?
Kings River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Kings River Elementary School?
380 students attend Kings River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Kings River Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kings River Elementary School?
Kings River Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kings River Elementary School offer ?
Kings River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kings River Elementary School part of?
Kings River Elementary School is part of Kings River Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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