Walt Tyler Elementary School

6860 Mt. Aukum Rd.
Somerset, CA 95684
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 31 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walt Tyler Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Walt Tyler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Walt Tyler Elementary School's student population of 31 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
31 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Walt Tyler Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walt Tyler Elementary School 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2597 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
<50%
34%
<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
58%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
(22-23)
64.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walt Tyler Elementary School's ranking?
Walt Tyler Elementary School is ranked #2597 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Walt Tyler Elementary School?
31 students attend Walt Tyler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Walt Tyler Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walt Tyler Elementary School?
Walt Tyler Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Walt Tyler Elementary School offer ?
Walt Tyler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Walt Tyler Elementary School part of?
Walt Tyler Elementary School is part of Pioneer Union School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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