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Waugh Elementary School District

860 Maria Dr.
Petaluma, CA 94954-6837
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Waugh Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 788 students in Waugh Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Waugh Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% 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
2 Schools
10,357 Schools
# Students
788 Students
5,826,973 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
268,008 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Waugh Elementary School District, which is ranked #97 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#101 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 10%)
65%
34%
74%
47%
50-54%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
12%
% Hispanic
22%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
60%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,175 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,635 is less than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,175
$19,974
Spending / Student
$12,635
$18,395

Best Waugh Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
880 Maria Dr.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 762-4905
Gr: K-6 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Corona Creek Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1851 Hartman Ln.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-3331
Gr: K-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Waugh Elementary School District?
Waugh Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 788 students.
What is the rank of Waugh Elementary School District?
Waugh Elementary School District is ranked #97 out of 1,908 school districts in California (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waugh Elementary School District?
60% of Waugh Elementary School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waugh Elementary School District?
Waugh Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Waugh Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,635 is less than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-06
  • Enrollment: 788 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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