Below Average
#7590 of 9,539 schools in CA
Pond Elementary
Elementary School · Pond Union Elementary · Wasco, CA
A Pond Union Elementary elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
29585 Pond Rd., Wasco, CA 93280
- Math 23% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pond Elementary score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2020, to 24% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (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 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pond 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PioneerEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–8 | 4.2 mi | 977 | Compare → |
| Nueva Vista Language AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.2 | K–6 | 4.4 mi | 706 | Compare → |
| Fremont ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 5.0 mi | 457 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Pond Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,739NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pond Elementary is listed in Pond Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pond Elementary
Pond Elementary is a public elementary school in Wasco, CA, part of Pond Union Elementary, serving approximately 169 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,590 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pond Elementary
What grades does Pond Elementary serve?
Pond Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Pond Elementary?
Pond Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 169 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pond Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pond Elementary is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pond Elementary rank in CA?
Pond Elementary ranks #7,590 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pond Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pond Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Pond Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pond Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pond Elementary a charter school?
No, Pond Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pond Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pond Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pond Elementary?
88.8% of students at Pond 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 169
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (661) 792-2545
- 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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