Serving 476 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pinkham Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pinkham Elementary serves the southeast part of Visalia, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pinkham Elementary School's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
476 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pinkham Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinkham Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7777 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
77%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinkham Elementary School's ranking?
Pinkham Elementary School is ranked #7777 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pinkham Elementary School often compared to?
Pinkham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Annie R. Mitchell by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pinkham Elementary School?
476 students attend Pinkham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Pinkham Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pinkham Elementary School?
Pinkham Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pinkham Elementary School offer ?
Pinkham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pinkham Elementary School part of?
Pinkham Elementary School is part of Visalia Unified School District.
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