Serving 633 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Tully C. Knoles 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 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 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 (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 633 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tully C. Knoles's student population of 633 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
633 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1957
Campus Size
2
School Motto
Every Student is a Scholar.
School Rankings
Tully C. Knoles 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 Tully C. Knoles is 0.59, 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
#5916 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
62%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tully C. Knoles's ranking?
Tully C. Knoles is ranked #5916 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tully C. Knoles?
633 students attend Tully C. Knoles.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Tully C. Knoles students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tully C. Knoles?
Tully C. Knoles has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tully C. Knoles offer ?
Tully C. Knoles offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Tully C. Knoles part of?
Tully C. Knoles is part of Lincoln Unified School District.
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