Serving 208 students in grades Kindergarten-6, W. R. Powell 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% 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
208 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#6946 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
86%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
5%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W. R. Powell Elementary School's ranking?
W. R. Powell Elementary School is ranked #6946 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend W. R. Powell Elementary School?
208 students attend W. R. Powell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of W. R. Powell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W. R. Powell Elementary School?
W. R. Powell Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does W. R. Powell Elementary School offer ?
W. R. Powell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is W. R. Powell Elementary School part of?
W. R. Powell Elementary School is part of Azusa Unified School District.
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