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#9488 of 9,539 schools in CA

Lenwood Elementary

Elementary School · Barstow Unified · Barstow, CA

A Barstow Unified elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

551 South Avenue H, Barstow, CA 92311

  • Math 12% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 16% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 23:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-33.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-27 pts
Overall Proficiency14% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-12.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
Resources & Environment1.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio23:1
District spending per student$14,640
Chronic Absenteeism63.5%

Students at Lenwood Elementary score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency12%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency16%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 14% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
54%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
44%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
9%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
13%
ELA
21%
2018
Math
11%
ELA
21%
2019
Math
11%
ELA
21%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
11%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
11%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
15%
2024
Math
12%
ELA
16%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

84.6%

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 Lenwood 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,852/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Barstow), 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

$59,338

Median home value

$217,500

Median rent

$1,081/mo

College educated

11%

Homeownership

49.4%

Poverty rate

21.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92311; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mojave River Academy - Silver MountainCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–123.3 mi565Compare →
Barstow Fine Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.5K–53.8 mi404Compare →
Henderson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified2.1K–54.0 mi506Compare →
Cameron ElementaryEnrollment path unverified2.4K–5Not available493Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Barstow Unified

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#7 of 11
District spending per student
$14,640NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lenwood Elementary is listed in Barstow Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lenwood Elementary

Lenwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Barstow, CA, part of Barstow Unified, serving approximately 460 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10 and ranks #9,488 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lenwood Elementary

What grades does Lenwood Elementary serve?

Lenwood Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Lenwood Elementary?

Lenwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 460 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lenwood Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Lenwood Elementary is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lenwood Elementary rank in CA?

Lenwood Elementary ranks #9,488 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Lenwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Lenwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 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 Lenwood Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lenwood Elementary has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lenwood Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Lenwood Elementary a Title I school?

No, Lenwood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

84.6% of students at Lenwood 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
460
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
San Bernardino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
63.5%
Area population (ZIP 92311)
33,982
Area average commute
29.7 min
Area median age
33.6
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 92311; 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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