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Central Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,595 students in Central Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Central Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
1,595 Students
5,826,671 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
267,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Central Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #664 of all 1,907 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#591 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.63
% American Indian
5%
1%
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
44%
56%
% Black
7%
5%
% White
28%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,433 is higher than the state median of $19,975. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,367 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,433
$19,975
Spending / Student
$22,367
$18,396
Best Central Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
R. J. Neutra
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Community Center Dr.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 998-6823
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 998-6823
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Akers Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Constellation Ave.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 998-5707
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 998-5707
Gr: K-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15783 18th Ave.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-7797
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-7797
Gr: K-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Stratford Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20227 1st St.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 947-3391
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 947-3391
Gr: K-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Union Elementary School District?
Central Union Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,595 students.
What is the rank of Central Union Elementary School District?
Central Union Elementary School District is ranked #664 out of 1,907 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Union Elementary School District?
44% of Central Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Union Elementary School District?
Central Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Central Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,367 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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