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#8868 of 9,539 schools in CA
Railway Elementary
Elementary School · Perris Elementary · Perris, CA
A Perris Elementary elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
555 Alpine Dr., Perris, CA 92570
- Math 17% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Railway Elementary score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2018, to 21% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Railway 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,172/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Perris), 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
$77,570
Median home value
$419,800
Median rent
$1,461/mo
College educated
9.7%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92570; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perris ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 819 | Compare → |
| St James Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–8 | 1.6 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Enchanted Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–6 | 2.0 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| Palms ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–6 | 2.3 mi | 681 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Perris Elementary
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $17,245NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Railway Elementary is listed in Perris Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Railway Elementary
Railway Elementary is a public elementary school in Perris, CA, part of Perris Elementary, serving approximately 727 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #8,868 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Railway Elementary
What grades does Railway Elementary serve?
Railway Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Railway Elementary?
Railway Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 727 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Railway Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Railway Elementary is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Railway Elementary rank in CA?
Railway Elementary ranks #8,868 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Railway Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Railway Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Railway Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Railway Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Railway Elementary a charter school?
No, Railway Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Railway Elementary a Title I school?
No, Railway Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Railway Elementary?
82.4% of students at Railway 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
- 727
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.5%
- Phone
- (951) 943-3259
- Area population (ZIP 92570)
- 57,336
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
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 92570; 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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