Waugh Elementary School District

1851 Hartman Ln.
Petaluma, CA 94954-6837
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Waugh Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 774 students in Waugh Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Waugh Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
774 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

District Rank

Waugh Elementary School District, which is ranked #112 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#110 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Waugh Elementary  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waugh Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
74%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waugh Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
43 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
159 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
55%
# Black Students
8 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
477 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
62%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
79 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
126
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
106
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
106
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
128
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
99
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
106
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
103
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,413 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,863 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Waugh Elementary  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$10 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Waugh Elementary  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,413
$21,485
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Waugh Elementary  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,863
$19,787
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Waugh Elementary  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Waugh Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
880 Maria Dr.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 762-4905
Grades: K-6
| 377 students
Rank: #22.
Corona Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1851 Hartman Ln.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-3331
Grades: K-6
| 397 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Waugh Elementary School District?
Waugh Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 774 students.
What is the rank of Waugh Elementary School District?
Waugh Elementary School District is ranked #112 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waugh Elementary School District?
62% of Waugh Elementary School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waugh Elementary School District?
Waugh Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Waugh Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,863 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-06
  • Enrollment: 774 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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