Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Samuel Vaughn 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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: 570 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Samuel Vaughn Elementary serves the northeast part of Ceres, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Samuel Vaughn Elementary School's student population of 570 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
570 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Samuel Vaughn 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 Samuel Vaughn Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#6586 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
73%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Samuel Vaughn Elementary School's ranking?
Samuel Vaughn Elementary School is ranked #6586 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Samuel Vaughn Elementary School?
570 students attend Samuel Vaughn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Samuel Vaughn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Samuel Vaughn Elementary School?
Samuel Vaughn Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Samuel Vaughn Elementary School offer ?
Samuel Vaughn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Samuel Vaughn Elementary School part of?
Samuel Vaughn Elementary School is part of Ceres Unified School District.
School Calendar
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School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Samuel Vaughn is very interested in raising their STaR Testing every year. Unfortunately, there is not enough extracurricular activities and physical education. The school buildings look new and are kept up very nicely. the parent involvement could always be greater but is a good level as is.
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