Excellent
#800 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 8% in state
R. J. Neutra
Elementary School · Central Union Elementary · Lemoore, CA
A Central Union Elementary elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
15783 18th Ave., Lemoore, CA 93245
- Math 68% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at R. J. Neutra score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 67% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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
37.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where R. J. Neutra 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akers ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 656 | Compare → |
| Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–8 | Not available | 225 | Compare → |
| Stratford ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–8 | Not available | 290 | 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.
Central Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,796NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
R. J. Neutra is listed in Central Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About R. J. Neutra
R. J. Neutra is a public elementary school in Lemoore, CA, part of Central Union Elementary, serving approximately 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #800 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about R. J. Neutra
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about R. J. Neutra
What grades does R. J. Neutra serve?
R. J. Neutra serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend R. J. Neutra?
R. J. Neutra has an enrollment of approximately 424 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R. J. Neutra?
The student-teacher ratio at R. J. Neutra is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does R. J. Neutra rank in CA?
R. J. Neutra ranks #800 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is R. J. Neutra's MySchoolScout rating?
R. J. Neutra has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 R. J. Neutra?
Based on loaded state assessment records, R. J. Neutra has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is R. J. Neutra a charter school?
No, R. J. Neutra is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is R. J. Neutra a Title I school?
No, R. J. Neutra is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for R. J. Neutra?
37.7% of students at R. J. Neutra 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
- 424
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (559) 998-6823
- Area population (ZIP 93245)
- 37,443
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 30.8
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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