Karl F. Clemens Elementary School

523 Brd.way Ave.
Wasco, CA 93280
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 546 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Karl F. Clemens 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 546 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Karl F. Clemens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Karl F. Clemens Elementary School's student population of 546 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
546 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Karl F. Clemens 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 Karl F. Clemens Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8265 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Karl F. Clemens Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Karl F. Clemens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Karl F. Clemens Elementary School 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.
10-14%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Karl F. Clemens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
96%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Karl F. Clemens Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
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White
3%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Karl F. Clemens Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Karl F. Clemens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Karl F. Clemens Elementary School's ranking?
Karl F. Clemens Elementary School is ranked #8265 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Karl F. Clemens Elementary School?
546 students attend Karl F. Clemens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Karl F. Clemens Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Karl F. Clemens Elementary School?
Karl F. Clemens Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Karl F. Clemens Elementary School offer ?
Karl F. Clemens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Karl F. Clemens Elementary School part of?
Karl F. Clemens Elementary School is part of Wasco Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 546 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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