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Parkview Elementary School

520 A St.
Taft, CA 93268
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Tel: (661) 763-4164
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Parkview Elementary School serves 284 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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: 284 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Parkview Elementary School's student population of 284 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
284 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Parkview Elementary School is 0.56, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
45-49%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
45-49%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
46%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Parkview Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
48%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.56
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Parkview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Taft City School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parkview Elementary School's ranking?

Parkview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Parkview Elementary School?

284 students attend Parkview Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

48% of Parkview Elementary School students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkview Elementary School?

Parkview Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Parkview Elementary School offer ?

Parkview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3

What school district is Parkview Elementary School part of?

Parkview Elementary School is part of Taft City School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break - No School
April 03, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 08, 2023 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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