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#9009 of 9,539 schools in CA
Based on limited data
Transitional Kindergarten Center
Elementary School · Los Banos Unified · Los Banos, CA
A Los Banos Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – Kindergarten.
1149 East B St., Los Banos, CA 93635
- 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 15 schools in Los Banos.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Transitional Kindergarten Center 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,063/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Banos), 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
$70,666
Median home value
$423,900
Median rent
$1,505/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
57.6%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93635; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. M. Miano ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–6 | 0.1 mi | 763 | Compare → |
| Grasslands ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 892 | Compare → |
| Los Banos Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Los Banos Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 24 | 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.
Los Banos Unified
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #15 of 16
- District spending per student
- $16,419NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Transitional Kindergarten Center is listed in Los Banos Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Transitional Kindergarten Center
Transitional Kindergarten Center is a public elementary school in Los Banos, CA, part of Los Banos Unified, serving approximately 141 students in grades Kindergarten-Kindergarten with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #9,009 of 9,539 schools in CA. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Transitional Kindergarten Center
What grades does Transitional Kindergarten Center serve?
Transitional Kindergarten Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Transitional Kindergarten Center?
Transitional Kindergarten Center has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Transitional Kindergarten Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Transitional Kindergarten Center 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 Transitional Kindergarten Center rank in CA?
Transitional Kindergarten Center ranks #9,009 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Transitional Kindergarten Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Transitional Kindergarten Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Transitional Kindergarten Center a charter school?
No, Transitional Kindergarten Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Transitional Kindergarten Center a Title I school?
No, Transitional Kindergarten Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Transitional Kindergarten Center?
69.5% of students at Transitional Kindergarten Center 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 141
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Merced County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.3%
- Phone
- (209) 827-1031
- Area population (ZIP 93635)
- 49,232
- Area average commute
- 51.1 min
- Area median age
- 30.6
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 93635; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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