Wasuma Elementary School

43109 Hwy. 49
Ahwahnee, CA 93601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 271 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Wasuma Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 271 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Wasuma Elementary School's student population of 271 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
271 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Wasuma 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 Wasuma Elementary School is 0.45, 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)
#5091 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wasuma Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wasuma 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.
35-39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wasuma 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.
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wasuma Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Wasuma Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wasuma Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wasuma 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%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wasuma Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
White
71%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wasuma Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Wasuma 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
46%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wasuma 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
12%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wasuma 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wasuma Elementary School's ranking?
Wasuma Elementary School is ranked #5091 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Wasuma Elementary School often compared to?
Wasuma Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra View Elementary School, North Fork Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Wasuma Elementary School?
271 students attend Wasuma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Wasuma Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wasuma Elementary School?
Wasuma Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wasuma Elementary School offer ?
Wasuma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Wasuma Elementary School part of?
Wasuma Elementary School is part of Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary School District.

School Reviews

5   2/26/2018
This is not a review, this is Richard marts,, I went to wasuma in 1965- 66 ,,,I was seeking pics of my class and my wonderful teacher Mrs holiday , would you please send this e- mail to the right person please,,my e-mail is 1544rocky@gmail.com,,phone # 316-217-3237
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Richard marts
5   12/22/2008
As a parent of a Wasuma wildcat my number one complaint is the tolerance from the principle when it comes to bullies. Her own son is a bully, he has been disiplined by his teachers time and time again, but nothing comes of it. The principle (his mother) excuses it, returning him from the principles office with a candy instead of a suspension. Other kids see it go unpunished and have taken up the same behavior. The behavior is ignored throughout the campus. There is a good old boys or girls club that exists at Wasuma. If your not part of the clan, your complaints of bulling fall on deaf ears. Its a shame, as a past Wasuma Wildcat the school is not living up to its reputation.
- Posted by Parent - yosem

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 271 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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