Serving 268 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Weed 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Weed Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire district in Weed, CA, encompassing approximately 260.4 square miles. Families in the area can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 11.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 25.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Weed Elementary School's student population of 268 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
268 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
WHERE CUBS STRIVE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, MUTUAL RESPECT AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP
School Rankings
Weed 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 Weed Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#7963 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weed Elementary School's ranking?
Weed Elementary School is ranked #7963 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Weed Elementary School often compared to?
Weed Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Butteville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Weed Elementary School?
268 students attend Weed Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Weed Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Weed Elementary School?
Weed Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Weed Elementary School offer ?
Weed Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Weed Elementary School part of?
Weed Elementary School is part of Weed Union Elementary School District.
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