Serving 455 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Workman Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Workman Avenue Elementary serves a central area of approximately 1.4 square miles in West Covina, CA, with typical drive times of 5 to 10 minutes from various points within the zone. The furthest edge of the attendance area is about 1.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Workman Avenue Elementary School's student population of 455 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
455 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Workman Avenue 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 Workman Avenue Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#2832 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
82%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Workman Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Workman Avenue Elementary School is ranked #2832 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Workman Avenue Elementary School?
455 students attend Workman Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Workman Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Workman Avenue Elementary School?
Workman Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Workman Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Workman Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Workman Avenue Elementary School part of?
Workman Avenue Elementary School is part of Covina-Valley Unified School District.
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