Wescove Elementary School serves 219 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is lower than the California state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the California state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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-2
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 53%
- Reading Proficiency: 47%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Wescove Elementary School's student population of 219 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
219 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wescove Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)53%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)47%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
72%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% CA state average).
How many students attend Wescove Elementary School?
219 students attend Wescove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Wescove Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wescove Elementary School?
Wescove Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Wescove Elementary School offer ?
Wescove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Wescove Elementary School part of?
Wescove Elementary School is part of West Covina Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Wescove Elementary School located?
Wescove Elementary School is located in the Walnut Valley neighborhood of West Covina, CA. There are 15 other public schools located in Walnut Valley.
School Reviews
5 9/1/2016
so far everyone has been very nice to my child in wescove elementary. the teachers are nice here.
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