Serving 102 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kirkwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Kirkwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
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Kirkwood Elementary School's student population of 102 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#2349 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
22%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
78%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Kirkwood Elementary School is ranked #2349 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Kirkwood Elementary School often compared to?
Kirkwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richfield Elementary School, Lassen View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Kirkwood Elementary School?
102 students attend Kirkwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Kirkwood Elementary School students are White, and 22% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kirkwood Elementary School?
Kirkwood Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Kirkwood Elementary School offer ?
Kirkwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kirkwood Elementary School part of?
Kirkwood Elementary School is part of Kirkwood Elementary School District.
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