Excellent
#972 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 10% in state
P. W. Engvall Elementary
Elementary School · Lemoore Union Elementary · Lemoore, CA
A Lemoore Union Elementary elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 Vine St., Lemoore, CA 93245
- Math 43% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at P. W. Engvall Elementary score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 47% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where P. W. Engvall 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,505/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lemoore), 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
$78,181
Median home value
$324,100
Median rent
$1,470/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
48.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93245; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemoore ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 511 | Compare → |
| Freedom ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Cinnamon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–6 | 1.6 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Mary Immaculate QueenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.6 mi | 91 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lemoore Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,260NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
P. W. Engvall Elementary is listed in Lemoore Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About P. W. Engvall Elementary
P. W. Engvall Elementary is a public elementary school in Lemoore, CA, part of Lemoore Union Elementary, serving approximately 531 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #972 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about P. W. Engvall Elementary
What grades does P. W. Engvall Elementary serve?
P. W. Engvall Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend P. W. Engvall Elementary?
P. W. Engvall Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 531 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at P. W. Engvall Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at P. W. Engvall Elementary is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does P. W. Engvall Elementary rank in CA?
P. W. Engvall Elementary ranks #972 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is P. W. Engvall Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
P. W. Engvall Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 P. W. Engvall Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, P. W. Engvall Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is P. W. Engvall Elementary a charter school?
No, P. W. Engvall Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is P. W. Engvall Elementary a Title I school?
No, P. W. Engvall Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for P. W. Engvall Elementary?
77.4% of students at P. W. Engvall 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
- 531
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (559) 924-6850
- Area population (ZIP 93245)
- 37,443
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 30.8
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 93245; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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