Serving 508 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Stowers(Cecil B.) 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 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stowers(Cecil B.) 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
Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary School's student population of 508 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#916 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
50%
12%
Hispanic
29%
55%
Black
5%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary School's ranking?
Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary School is ranked #916 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary School often compared to?
Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School, Carver (Charles J.) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary School?
508 students attend Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary School students are Asian, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary School?
Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary School offer ?
Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary School part of?
Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary School is part of ABC Unified School District.
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