Serving 601 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Wakefield 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 is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wakefield Elementary serves the west part of Turlock, CA, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wakefield Elementary School's student population of 601 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
601 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1906
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Wildcats
School Rankings
Wakefield Elementary School 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 Wakefield Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#8905 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
89%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wakefield Elementary School's ranking?
Wakefield Elementary School is ranked #8905 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Wakefield Elementary School often compared to?
Wakefield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Osborn Two-way Immersion Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Wakefield Elementary School?
601 students attend Wakefield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Wakefield Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wakefield Elementary School?
Wakefield Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wakefield Elementary School offer ?
Wakefield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Wakefield Elementary School part of?
Wakefield Elementary School is part of Turlock Unified School District.
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