Mains Elementary School

655 Sheridan Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mains 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 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mains Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Mains Elementary School's student population of 425 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
425 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Mains 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 Mains Elementary School is 0.06, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8767 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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12%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mains 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.
15-19%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mains 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%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mains 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
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
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1%
Asian
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12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mains Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 1994-95 school year data.
Hispanic
97%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mains Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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5%
White
1%
20%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Mains 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
84%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mains 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
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mains Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mains Elementary School's ranking?
Mains Elementary School is ranked #8767 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mains Elementary School often compared to?
Mains Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blanche Charles Elementary School, Rockwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mains Elementary School?
425 students attend Mains Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Mains Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mains Elementary School?
Mains Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mains Elementary School offer ?
Mains Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mains Elementary School part of?
Mains Elementary School is part of Calexico Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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