Thomas M. Erwin Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Thomas M. Erwin Elementary School serves 485 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
485 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

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Asian
1%
12%

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Hispanic
96%
56%

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Black
1%
5%

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White
2%
20%

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All Ethnic Groups
98%
0.08

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Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%

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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Thomas M. Erwin Elementary School?
485 students attend Thomas M. Erwin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Thomas M. Erwin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas M. Erwin Elementary School?
Thomas M. Erwin Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Thomas M. Erwin Elementary School offer ?
Thomas M. Erwin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Thomas M. Erwin Elementary School part of?
Thomas M. Erwin Elementary School is part of Bassett Unified School District.

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