Very Good
#2339 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 25% in state
Herk Bouris Elementary
Elementary School · Menifee Union · Lake Elsinore, CA
A Menifee Union elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
34257 Kalanchoe Rd., Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
- Math 53% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Herk Bouris Elementary score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 13-year record (2012–2024) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Herk Bouris 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,031/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Elsinore), 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
$111,746
Median home value
$553,100
Median rent
$2,584/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92532; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Canyon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 811 | Compare → |
| Taawila ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 786 | Compare → |
| Evans Ranch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 803 | Compare → |
| Quail Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 516 | 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.
Menifee Union
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #2 of 15
- District spending per student
- $13,922NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Herk Bouris Elementary is listed in Menifee Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Herk Bouris Elementary
Herk Bouris Elementary is a public elementary school in Lake Elsinore, CA, part of Menifee Union, serving approximately 796 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,339 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Herk Bouris Elementary
What grades does Herk Bouris Elementary serve?
Herk Bouris Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Herk Bouris Elementary?
Herk Bouris Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 796 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herk Bouris Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Herk Bouris Elementary is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Herk Bouris Elementary rank in CA?
Herk Bouris Elementary ranks #2,339 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Herk Bouris Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Herk Bouris 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 Herk Bouris Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Herk Bouris Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Herk Bouris Elementary a charter school?
No, Herk Bouris Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Herk Bouris Elementary a Title I school?
No, Herk Bouris Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Herk Bouris Elementary?
62.7% of students at Herk Bouris 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
- 796
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.5%
- Phone
- (951) 244-7657
- Area population (ZIP 92532)
- 27,268
- Area average commute
- 41.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 92532; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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