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#8542 of 9,539 schools in CA

Kawana Springs Elementary

Elementary School · Bellevue Union · Santa Rosa, CA

A Bellevue Union elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2121 Moraga Dr., Santa Rosa, CA 95404

  • Math 12% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 21% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-34.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.7 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-21.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.8:1
District spending per student$21,274
Chronic Absenteeism33.4%

Students at Kawana Springs Elementary score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency12%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency21%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 17% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
20%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
7%
ELA
15%
2024
Math
12%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (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

64.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Kawana Springs 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Transit 25Some Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,677/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Rosa), 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

$102,802

Median home value

$865,900

Median rent

$1,890/mo

College educated

45.2%

Homeownership

59.3%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brook Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.8K–61.2 mi281Compare →
Luther Burbank ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.8K–61.3 mi321Compare →
Santa Rosa French-american Charter (srfacs)Charter · enrollment unverified8.8K–71.4 mi468Compare →
Taylor Mountain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.0K–61.4 mi457Compare →

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.

Bellevue Union

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$21,274NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kawana Springs Elementary is listed in Bellevue Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kawana Springs Elementary

Kawana Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA, part of Bellevue Union, serving approximately 317 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,542 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kawana Springs Elementary

What grades does Kawana Springs Elementary serve?

Kawana Springs Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Kawana Springs Elementary?

Kawana Springs Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kawana Springs Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Kawana Springs Elementary is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kawana Springs Elementary rank in CA?

Kawana Springs Elementary ranks #8,542 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Kawana Springs Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Kawana Springs Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Kawana Springs Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kawana Springs Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Kawana Springs Elementary a charter school?

No, Kawana Springs Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kawana Springs Elementary a Title I school?

No, Kawana Springs Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kawana Springs Elementary?

64.7% of students at Kawana Springs 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
317
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Sonoma County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.4%
Area population (ZIP 95404)
37,317
Area average commute
20.9 min
Area median age
42
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 95404; 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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