Very Good
#1720 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 18% in state
Elk Hills Elementary
Elementary School · Elk Hills Elementary · Tupman, CA
An elementary school in Tupman, CA where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 129, Tupman, CA 93276
- Math 27% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elk Hills Elementary score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elk Hills Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,155/100K
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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 home value
$192,500
Median rent
$917/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
34.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93276; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Elk Hills Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,025NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elk Hills Elementary is listed in Elk Hills Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elk Hills Elementary
Elk Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Tupman, CA, part of Elk Hills Elementary, serving approximately 167 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,720 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elk Hills Elementary
What grades does Elk Hills Elementary serve?
Elk Hills Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Elk Hills Elementary?
Elk Hills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk Hills Elementary is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elk Hills Elementary rank in CA?
Elk Hills Elementary ranks #1,720 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Elk Hills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Elk Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Elk Hills Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elk Hills Elementary has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Elk Hills Elementary a charter school?
No, Elk Hills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elk Hills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Elk Hills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elk Hills Elementary?
57.5% of students at Elk Hills 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 167
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.7%
- Phone
- (661) 765-7431
- Area population (ZIP 93276)
- 175
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 93276; 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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