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EL Camino Real Elementary

Elementary School · Arvin Union · Arvin, CA

An Arvin Union elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

911 El Camino Real Rd., Arvin, CA 93203

  • Math 21% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 29% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-24.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.3 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+1.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.5:1
District spending per student$19,846
Chronic Absenteeism23.7%

Students at EL Camino Real Elementary score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency21%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency29%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 25% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
43%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
44%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
44%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
21%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

89.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where EL Camino Real 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,155/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$49,918

Median home value

$247,800

Median rent

$1,086/mo

College educated

4.4%

Homeownership

52.4%

Poverty rate

30.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bear Mountain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.5K–61.2 mi749Compare →
Sierra Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.2K–61.2 mi690Compare →
Grow Academy ArvinCharter · enrollment unverified4.7K–81.9 mi801Compare →
Di Giorgio ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.8K–84.4 mi223Compare →

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.

Arvin Union

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$19,846NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
33.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

EL Camino Real Elementary is listed in Arvin Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About EL Camino Real Elementary

EL Camino Real Elementary is a public elementary school in Arvin, CA, part of Arvin Union, serving approximately 811 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,071 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about EL Camino Real Elementary

What grades does EL Camino Real Elementary serve?

EL Camino Real Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend EL Camino Real Elementary?

EL Camino Real Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 811 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Camino Real Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at EL Camino Real Elementary is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does EL Camino Real Elementary rank in CA?

EL Camino Real Elementary ranks #7,071 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is EL Camino Real Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

EL Camino Real Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 EL Camino Real Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Camino Real Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is EL Camino Real Elementary a charter school?

No, EL Camino Real Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is EL Camino Real Elementary a Title I school?

No, EL Camino Real Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Camino Real Elementary?

89.6% of students at EL Camino Real 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 – 6th
Enrollment
811
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Kern County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.7%
Area population (ZIP 93203)
20,571
Area average commute
24 min
Area median age
25.2
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 93203; 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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