Waukena Joint Union Elementary School
Waukena Joint Union Elementary School serves 224 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Waukena Joint Union Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waukena Joint Union Elementary School's student population of 224 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
224 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Waukena Joint Union Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Waukena Joint Union Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#4676 out of 9659 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
90%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
8%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Waukena Joint Union Elementary School?
224 students attend Waukena Joint Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Waukena Joint Union Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Waukena Joint Union Elementary School offer ?
Waukena Joint Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Waukena Joint Union Elementary School part of?
Waukena Joint Union Elementary School is part of Waukena Joint Union Elementary School District.
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