Very Good
#2306 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 24% in state
A. L. Conner Elementary
Elementary School · Kings Canyon Joint Unified · Orange Cove, CA
A Kings Canyon Joint Unified elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
222 Fourth St., Orange Cove, CA 93646
- Math 40% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at A. L. Conner Elementary score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where A. L. Conner Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: Average614/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orange Cove), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,632
Median home value
$240,500
Median rent
$993/mo
College educated
11.4%
Homeownership
43.8%
Poverty rate
37.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93646; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mccord ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Sheridan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Kings Canyon OnlineCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–12 | Not available | 154 | Compare → |
| Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | Not available | 283 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Kings Canyon Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #15 of 21
- District spending per student
- $18,527NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
A. L. Conner Elementary is listed in Kings Canyon Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About A. L. Conner Elementary
A. L. Conner Elementary is a public elementary school in Orange Cove, CA, part of Kings Canyon Joint Unified, serving approximately 331 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,306 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about A. L. Conner Elementary
What grades does A. L. Conner Elementary serve?
A. L. Conner Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend A. L. Conner Elementary?
A. L. Conner Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A. L. Conner Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at A. L. Conner Elementary is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does A. L. Conner Elementary rank in CA?
A. L. Conner Elementary ranks #2,306 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is A. L. Conner Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
A. L. Conner Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at A. L. Conner Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, A. L. Conner Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is A. L. Conner Elementary a charter school?
No, A. L. Conner Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is A. L. Conner Elementary a Title I school?
No, A. L. Conner Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for A. L. Conner Elementary?
98.5% of students at A. L. Conner Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 331
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (559) 305-7200
- Area population (ZIP 93646)
- 10,047
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 28.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93646; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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