Serving 516 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Helen M. Wilcox 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School's student population of 516 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6599 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
39%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
40%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School's ranking?
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School is ranked #6599 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School?
516 students attend Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School?
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School offer ?
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School part of?
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School is part of Palermo Union Elementary School District.
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