Walter Knott Elementary School (Closed 2011)

7300 La Palma Ave
Buena Park, CA 90620
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 58% (which was higher than the California state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 56% (which was higher than the California state average of 54%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
516 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(09-10)
58%
56%
(09-10)
56%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)
20%
11%
Hispanic
(09-10)
59%
50%
Black
(09-10)
5%
7%
White
(09-10)
13%
27%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
1%
1%
Two or more races
(09-10)
2%
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
29%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
10%
9%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% CA state average).
How many students attend Walter Knott Elementary School?
516 students attend Walter Knott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Walter Knott Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Walter Knott Elementary School offer ?
Walter Knott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Walter Knott Elementary School part of?
Walter Knott Elementary School is part of Centralia Elementary School District.

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