Serving 613 students in grades Kindergarten-5, T. L. Waggoner Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: T. L. Waggoner Elementary serves the west part of the Imperial, CA school district, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 415.8 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 15 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 33.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
T. L. Waggoner Elementary School's student population of 613 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
613 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
T. L. Waggoner Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T. L. Waggoner Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#3182 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
92%
56%
White
7%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
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 T. L. Waggoner Elementary School's ranking?
T. L. Waggoner Elementary School is ranked #3182 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are T. L. Waggoner Elementary School often compared to?
T. L. Waggoner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ben Hulse Elementary School, Mccabe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend T. L. Waggoner Elementary School?
613 students attend T. L. Waggoner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of T. L. Waggoner Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of T. L. Waggoner Elementary School?
T. L. Waggoner Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does T. L. Waggoner Elementary School offer ?
T. L. Waggoner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is T. L. Waggoner Elementary School part of?
T. L. Waggoner Elementary School is part of Imperial Unified School District.
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