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Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary
Elementary School · Kernville Union Elementary · Lake Isabella, CA
A Kernville Union Elementary elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3240 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella, CA 93240
- Math 15% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 18% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (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
87.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Woodrow W. Wallace 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,155/100K
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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
$28,535
Median home value
$203,500
Median rent
$1,129/mo
College educated
10.4%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
29.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93240; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Kernville Union Elementary
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kernville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | Not available | 100 | 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.
Kernville Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,548NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary is listed in Kernville Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary
Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary is a public elementary school in Lake Isabella, CA, part of Kernville Union Elementary, serving approximately 405 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #9,182 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 405
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.3%
- Phone
- (760) 379-2621
- Area population (ZIP 93240)
- 5,622
- Area median age
- 50.1
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 93240; 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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