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Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary
Elementary School · Kernville Union Elementary
3240 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella, CA 93240
Enrollment
405
Student-Teacher
20.2:1
Score
3.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
405
Student-Teacher
20.2:1
Score
3.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#9,182 of 9,539
In Lake Isabella
#4 of 4
public schools
In district
#3 of 3
Kernville Union Elementary
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Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary
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About Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary
Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary is a public elementary school in Lake Isabella, CA, part of Kernville Union Elementary. Woodrow W.
Wallace Elementary serves approximately 405 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #9,182 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 3.2 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.2
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary runs 20.2:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
55% of students at Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary — Students at Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
87.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 1.8/10.
How Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary Compares
See how Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
3240 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella, CA 93240
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Cesar E. Chavez Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 27.7 miles away, in nearby Bakersfield), which scores notably higher. Another option is Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 28.4 miles away, in nearby Bakersfield), which scores notably higher. Additionally, South Fork Elementary (rated 6.9/10, 11.1 miles away, in nearby Weldon), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lake Isabella, see our Lake Isabella schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 33.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Woodrow Wallace Middle Lake Isabella | 0.0 mi | 5.3 |
| Kern Valley High Lake Isabella | 0.1 mi | 6.0 |
| Kernville Elementary Lake Isabella | 10.6 mi | 5.1 |
| South Fork Elementary Weldon | 11.1 mi | 6.9 |
| Linns Valley-Poso Flat Elementary Glennville | 15.7 mi | — |
| Piute Mountain Elementary Caliente | 18.9 mi | 5.4 |
| Hot Springs Elementary California Hot Springs | 22.4 mi | — |
| Blake Elementary Woody | 21.8 mi | — |
| St John Bosco Tehachapi | 30.5 mi | — |
| Cesar E. Chavez Elementary Bakersfield | 27.7 mi | 8.0 |
| Mountain Top Ranch Tehachapi | 32.5 mi | — |
| EPIC de Cesar Chavez Tehachapi | 33.0 mi | 5.6 |
| Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy Tehachapi | 33.1 mi | 3.6 |
| Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary Bakersfield | 28.4 mi | 8.0 |
| Paul L. Cato Middle Bakersfield | 28.4 mi | 8.0 |
| Golden Hills Elementary Tehachapi | 33.2 mi | 2.7 |
| Jacobsen Middle Tehachapi | 33.4 mi | 3.6 |
| Edison Middle Bakersfield | 29.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Cummings Valley Elementary Tehachapi | 33.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Tehachapi High Tehachapi | 33.7 mi | 5.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93240 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$28,535
Median Home Value
$203,500
Median Rent
$1,129/mo
Population
5,622
College Educated
10.4%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty Rate
29.5%
Median Age
50.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary
What grades does Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary serve?
Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary?
Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 405 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary rank in CA?
Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary ranks #9,182 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary a charter school?
No, Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary a Title I school?
No, Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary?
87.2% of students at Woodrow W. Wallace 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 405
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 87.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.3%
- Phone
- (760) 379-2621
Resources & Links
District
Kernville Union Elementary- District Enrollment
- 779
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,548
- District Rank
- #3 of 3
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