Serving 509 students in grades Kindergarten-6, P. W. Engvall Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
P. W. Engvall Elementary School's student population of 509 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P. W. Engvall Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P. W. Engvall Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3489 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
64%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
21%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P. W. Engvall Elementary School's ranking?
P. W. Engvall Elementary School is ranked #3489 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are P. W. Engvall Elementary School often compared to?
P. W. Engvall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cinnamon Elementary School, Lemoore University Elementary Charter, Meadow Lane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend P. W. Engvall Elementary School?
509 students attend P. W. Engvall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of P. W. Engvall Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P. W. Engvall Elementary School?
P. W. Engvall Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does P. W. Engvall Elementary School offer ?
P. W. Engvall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is P. W. Engvall Elementary School part of?
P. W. Engvall Elementary School is part of Lemoore Union Elementary School District.
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