Serving 525 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Elbow Creek 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 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower 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 81% 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-6
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Elbow Creek Elementary School's student population of 525 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
525 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Elbow Creek 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 Elbow Creek Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#5091 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
75%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Elbow Creek Elementary School is ranked #5091 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Elbow Creek Elementary School?
525 students attend Elbow Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Elbow Creek Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elbow Creek Elementary School?
Elbow Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Elbow Creek Elementary School offer ?
Elbow Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Elbow Creek Elementary School part of?
Elbow Creek Elementary School is part of Visalia Unified School District.
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