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#4938 of 9,539 schools in CA
Raymond-knowles Elementary
Elementary School · Raymond-knowles Union Elementary · Raymond, CA
A Raymond-knowles Union Elementary elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 47, Raymond, CA 93653
- Math 43% vs CA 35% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Raymond-knowles Elementary score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Raymond-knowles 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated839/100K
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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
$103,750
Median home value
$517,700
Median rent
$1,463/mo
College educated
28.1%
Homeownership
85.1%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93653; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
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Raymond-knowles Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,405NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Raymond-knowles Elementary is listed in Raymond-Knowles Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Raymond-knowles Elementary
Raymond-knowles Elementary is a public elementary school in Raymond, CA, part of Raymond-knowles Union Elementary, serving approximately 82 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,938 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Raymond-knowles Elementary
What grades does Raymond-knowles Elementary serve?
Raymond-knowles Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Raymond-knowles Elementary?
Raymond-knowles Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raymond-knowles Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Raymond-knowles Elementary is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Raymond-knowles Elementary rank in CA?
Raymond-knowles Elementary ranks #4,938 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Raymond-knowles Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Raymond-knowles Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Raymond-knowles Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Raymond-knowles Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Raymond-knowles Elementary a charter school?
No, Raymond-knowles Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Raymond-knowles Elementary a Title I school?
No, Raymond-knowles Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Raymond-knowles Elementary?
52.4% of students at Raymond-knowles 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
- 82
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Madera County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.0%
- Phone
- (559) 689-3336
- Area population (ZIP 93653)
- 1,314
- Area median age
- 48.7
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 93653; 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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