Serving 190 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Elwin 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#8423 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
92%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elwin Elementary School's ranking?
Elwin Elementary School is ranked #8423 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Elwin Elementary School?
190 students attend Elwin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Elwin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elwin Elementary School?
Elwin Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Elwin Elementary School offer ?
Elwin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Elwin Elementary School part of?
Elwin Elementary School is part of Baldwin Park Unified School District.
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