Serving 654 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Avenal 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 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 654 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Avenal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Avenal Elementary School's student population of 654 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
654 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Avenal Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Avenal Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8110 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avenal Elementary School's ranking?
Avenal Elementary School is ranked #8110 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Avenal Elementary School often compared to?
Avenal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tamarack Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Avenal Elementary School?
654 students attend Avenal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Avenal Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Avenal Elementary School?
Avenal Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Avenal Elementary School offer ?
Avenal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Avenal Elementary School part of?
Avenal Elementary School is part of Reef-Sunset Unified School District.
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