Below Average
#7549 of 9,539 schools in CA
Elim Elementary
Elementary School · Hilmar Unified · Hilmar, CA
A Hilmar Unified elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7807 North Lander Ave., Hilmar, CA 95324
- Math 29% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elim Elementary score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elim 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average615/100K
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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
$72,309
Median home value
$441,500
Median rent
$1,555/mo
College educated
8.9%
Homeownership
50.4%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95324; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 3.8 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Schendel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–6 | 4.4 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Merquin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 4.9 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| EL Capitan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–6 | 5.0 mi | 317 | 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.
Hilmar Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,436NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elim Elementary is listed in Hilmar Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elim Elementary
Elim Elementary is a public elementary school in Hilmar, CA, part of Hilmar Unified, serving approximately 915 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,549 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elim Elementary
What grades does Elim Elementary serve?
Elim Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Elim Elementary?
Elim Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 915 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elim Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elim Elementary is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elim Elementary rank in CA?
Elim Elementary ranks #7,549 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Elim Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Elim Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Elim Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elim Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Elim Elementary a charter school?
No, Elim Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elim Elementary a Title I school?
No, Elim Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elim Elementary?
64.4% of students at Elim 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
- 915
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Merced County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (209) 667-1082
- Area population (ZIP 95324)
- 7,862
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 95324; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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