Rising Sun Elementary School (Closed 2011)

Welty And Spencer Rds.
Vernalis, CA 95385

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (08-09)
43 students
Total Classroom Teachers (08-09)
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(08-09)
n/a
1%
Asian
(08-09)
5%
11%
Hispanic
(08-09)
91%
49%
Black
(08-09)
2%
7%
White
(08-09)
2%
28%
Hawaiian
(08-09)
n/a
1%
Two or more races
(08-09)
n/a
3%
100%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
65%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Rising Sun Elementary School?
43 students attend Rising Sun Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Rising Sun Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Rising Sun Elementary School offer ?
Rising Sun Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rising Sun Elementary School part of?
Rising Sun Elementary School is part of Patterson Joint Unified School District.

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