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Cedarwood Elementary School vs. American Union Elementary School

Should you attend Cedarwood Elementary School or American Union Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Cedarwood Elementary School
2851 Palo Alto Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
American Union Elementary School
2801 West Adams Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 821 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cedarwood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 291 students in grades Kindergarten-8, American Union 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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-8
Total Students
821 students
291 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cedarwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at American Union Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cedarwood Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at American Union Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cedarwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at American Union Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cedarwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clovis Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at American Union Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1402 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#5333 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cedarwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of American Union Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
59%
(Top 20% in CA)
26%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cedarwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clovis Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at American Union Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65%
(Top 20% in CA)
37%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cedarwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clovis Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at American Union Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in CA)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at American Union Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Washington Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cedarwood Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of American Union Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
148
34
Grade 1 Students
93
34
Grade 2 Students
100
27
Grade 3 Students
109
39
Grade 4 Students
127
28
Grade 5 Students
140
22
Grade 6 Students
104
26
Grade 7 Students
-
38
Grade 8 Students
-
43

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cedarwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Clovis Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Asian
13%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cedarwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clovis Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at American Union Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
38%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cedarwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clovis Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at American Union Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cedarwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clovis Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at American Union Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
42%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cedarwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clovis Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at American Union Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cedarwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clovis Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at American Union Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cedarwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clovis Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of American Union Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
70%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cedarwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clovis Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at American Union Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cedarwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clovis Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at American Union Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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