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#5750 of 9,539 schools in CA
Karl F. Clemens Elementary
Elementary School · Wasco Union Elementary · Wasco, CA
A Wasco Union Elementary elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1102 Fifth St., Wasco, CA 93280
- Math 14% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 20% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Karl F. Clemens Elementary score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 17% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (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
94.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Karl F. Clemens 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 81Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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 income
$55,060
Median home value
$255,300
Median rent
$996/mo
College educated
7.9%
Homeownership
58.7%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93280; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 0.2 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| James A. Forrest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 578 | Compare → |
| North Kern Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Teresa Burke ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 529 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wasco Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $20,524NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Karl F. Clemens Elementary is listed in Wasco Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Karl F. Clemens Elementary
Karl F. Clemens Elementary is a public elementary school in Wasco, CA, part of Wasco Union Elementary, serving approximately 527 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,750 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Karl F. Clemens Elementary
What grades does Karl F. Clemens Elementary serve?
Karl F. Clemens Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Karl F. Clemens Elementary?
Karl F. Clemens Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 527 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Karl F. Clemens Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Karl F. Clemens 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 Karl F. Clemens Elementary rank in CA?
Karl F. Clemens Elementary ranks #5,750 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Karl F. Clemens Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Karl F. Clemens Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Karl F. Clemens Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Karl F. Clemens Elementary has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Karl F. Clemens Elementary a charter school?
No, Karl F. Clemens Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Karl F. Clemens Elementary a Title I school?
No, Karl F. Clemens Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Karl F. Clemens Elementary?
94.7% of students at Karl F. Clemens 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
- 527
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (661) 758-7120
- Area population (ZIP 93280)
- 27,266
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 30.5
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 93280; 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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