Serving 445 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Workman Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than 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-5
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Workman Avenue Elementary School's student population of 445 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
445 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Workman Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Workman Avenue Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#2421 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
83%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
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 is Workman Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Workman Avenue Elementary School is ranked #2421 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Workman Avenue Elementary School?
445 students attend Workman Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Workman Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Workman Avenue Elementary School?
Workman Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Workman Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Workman Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Workman Avenue Elementary School part of?
Workman Avenue Elementary School is part of Covina-Valley Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School!
June 05, 2025 (Thursday)
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