Enrollment
31
Elementary
DISTRICT 97 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PIONEER UNION·NCES 063048007083
Walt Tyler Elementary
6860 Mt. Aukum Rd., Somerset, CA 95684 · (530) 620-7210 · El Dorado County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL31 STUDENTS
C+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 35% of California public elementary schools
- C+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- B-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
8.9:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.4:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
20 students
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 6 | 19% |
| Grade 1 | 6 | 19% |
| Grade 2 | 3 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 3 | 10% |
| Grade 4 | 6 | 19% |
| Grade 5 | 7 | 23% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Walt Tyler Elementary→Mountain Creek Middle
Based on grade levels within Pioneer Union. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
42.9%
CA avg 49.1% . -24.1pp since 2014
Math
14.3%
CA avg 37.7% . -43.7pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 43 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 14 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are down about 24 points since 2014, while math scores are down about 44 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 7.1% | 35.7% | 28.6% | 28.6% |
| Math | 14.3% | 0.0% | 42.9% | 42.9% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 42.9% | 14.3% |
| 2021-22 | 27.3% | 27.3% |
| 2014-15 | 67.0% | 58.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Walt Tyler Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In El Dorado County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 31 | #5,817 of 5,915 | #32 of 35 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
31
+5 (+19%) vs 2020
-16% since 2000-01, when it was 37
Student : Teacher
8.9:1
was 13.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 31 | 3.5 | 8.9:1 | 65% (20) |
| 2023-24 | 8 | 1 | 7.9:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 24 | 3.5 | 6.9:1 | 67% (16) |
| 2020-21 | 26 | 2 | 13.0:1 | 62% (16) |
| 2017-18 | 18 | 1 | 18.0:1 | 56% (10) |
| 2015-16 | 28 | 2 | 14.0:1 | 61% (17) |
| 2010-11 | 35 | N/A | N/A | 57% (20) |
| 2000-01 | 37 | 2 | 18.5:1 | 38% (14) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Walt Tyler Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 72% (18 to 31); teachers up 250% (1 to 3.5).
About Walt Tyler Elementary
Walt Tyler Elementary is a small elementary school in Somerset, California, one of the schools in Pioneer Union. It serves 31 students in kindergarten through 5. For comparison, elementary schools in California average about 465 students.
Pioneer Union has 292 students in 3 schools, and Walt Tyler Elementary is one of those schools.
By race and ethnicity, Walt Tyler Elementary is 58% White. The rest of enrollment is 26% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, 3% Black, and 3% Asian. Census estimates put the White share of El Dorado County's population at about 78%.
Dividing enrollment by its 3.5 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 8.9:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in California is 22.3:1, higher than at this school. Walt Tyler Elementary reports 65% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Across public schools in El Dorado County, the average is 32%.
Measured against California public elementary schools, Walt Tyler Elementary receives a C+. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
Federal survey data for El Dorado County show that median household income is about $108,845, about 40% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 5%. A total of 69 public schools operate in El Dorado County, serving about 34,706 students.
The closest public school to Walt Tyler Elementary is Pioneer Elementary, less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles of Walt Tyler Elementary, there are 2 other public schools.
Federal data place Walt Tyler Elementary in the Rural: Distant locale, which means it is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment up 19%, from 26 to 31. The ratio was 13.0:1 in 2020-21 and 8.9:1 in 2024-25.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Walt Tyler Elementary. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
El Dorado County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
192,662
Census ACS
Median income
$108,845
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
69
34,706 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Pioneer Union
- Pioneer ElementaryElementary · 162 students
- Mountain Creek MiddleMiddle · 99 students
Other schools in Somerset
- Pioneer ElementaryElementary · 162 students
- Mountain Creek MiddleMiddle · 99 students
- Indian Diggings ElementaryElementary · 12 students
Nearby schools
- Pioneer Elementary0.0 mi · 162
- Mountain Creek Middle0.1 mi · 99
- Gold Oak Elementary6.1 mi · 270
- Pleasant Valley Middle6.2 mi · 117
- Indian Diggings Elementary7.5 mi · 12
- Pacific Crest Academy8.2 mi · 117
Frequently asked questions
About Walt Tyler ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Walt Tyler Elementary?
Walt Tyler Elementary enrolls approximately 31 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does Walt Tyler Elementary serve?
Walt Tyler Elementary serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at Walt Tyler Elementary?
Approximately 8.9:1 students per teacher at Walt Tyler Elementary.
How diverse is Walt Tyler Elementary?
Walt Tyler Elementary reports a student body of 58% White, 26% Hispanic, 3% Black, 3% Asian, 10% Two or more.
Is Walt Tyler Elementary public or private?
Walt Tyler Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Pioneer Union.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.