Serving 519 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rescue Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Rescue Elementary serves the eastern part of the Rescue, CA school district, covering an area of approximately 27.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 5.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rescue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Rescue Elementary School's student population of 519 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
519 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rescue Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rescue Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#763 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rescue Elementary School's ranking?
Rescue Elementary School is ranked #763 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rescue Elementary School often compared to?
Rescue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rescue Elementary School?
519 students attend Rescue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Rescue Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rescue Elementary School?
Rescue Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rescue Elementary School offer ?
Rescue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rescue Elementary School part of?
Rescue Elementary School is part of Rescue Union Elementary School District.
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