Serving 288 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Weed Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Weed Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Weed Elementary School's student population of 288 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Weed Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weed Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7963 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
47%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weed Elementary School's ranking?
Weed Elementary School is ranked #7963 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Weed Elementary School often compared to?
Weed Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Butteville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Weed Elementary School?
288 students attend Weed Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Weed Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weed Elementary School?
Weed Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Weed Elementary School offer ?
Weed Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Weed Elementary School part of?
Weed Elementary School is part of Weed Union Elementary School District.
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