Parker Dam Elementary School (Closed 2012)

California And Utah Sts.
Parker Dam, CA 92267
Parker Dam Elementary School serves 81 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%).
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
81 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(10-11)
30-39%
58%
(10-11)
30-39%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
57%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Source: 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
How many students attend Parker Dam Elementary School?
81 students attend Parker Dam Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Parker Dam Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Parker Dam Elementary School offer ?
Parker Dam Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Parker Dam Elementary School part of?
Parker Dam Elementary School is part of Needles Unified School District.

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