Enrollment
324
Elementary
DISTRICT 292 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CORNING UNION ELEMENTARY·NCES 060978001042
West Street Elementary
900 West St., Corning, CA 96021 · (530) 824-7705 · Tehama County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL324 STUDENTS
C
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 31% 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.
- B-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- BThree-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
23.1:1
14 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.3:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
90%
293 students
DISTRICT 90% · 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 | 60 | 19% |
| Grade 1 | 53 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 49 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 56 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 48 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 58 | 18% |
This year's kindergarten class (60) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (58).
Student demographics
40%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 62% · US 70%
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
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
29.9%
CA avg 49.1% . +5.9pp since 2014
Math
21.5%
CA avg 37.7% . -0.5pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 30 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 22 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 6 points since 2014, while math scores have held steady.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 10.2% | 19.7% | 17.7% | 52.4% |
| Math | 3.5% | 18.1% | 21.5% | 56.9% |
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 | 29.9% | 21.5% |
| 2023-24 | 24.8% | 26.7% |
| 2022-23 | 22.5% | 21.1% |
| 2021-22 | 24.4% | 17.8% |
| 2020-21 | 15.2% | 11.8% |
| 2018-19 | 29.6% | 34.1% |
| 2017-18 | 28.7% | 23.5% |
| 2016-17 | 38.2% | 26.9% |
| 2015-16 | 28.0% | 19.0% |
| 2014-15 | 24.0% | 22.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
25.9%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
26.6%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-0.6pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 26% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 27% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like West Street Elementary
West Street Elementary's state test result (25.9% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Street Elementary this school | 324 | 90.4% | 25.9% |
| Oceano Elementary Oceano | 377 | 90.7% | 35.1% |
| Glenwood Elementary Stockton | 378 | 86.5% | 34.9% |
| Conley Elementary Taft | 306 | 93.8% | 39.9% |
| Nokomis Elementary Ukiah | 342 | 96.8% | 16.5% |
| Cabazon Elementary Cabazon | 268 | 92.5% | 28.9% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where West Street Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Tehama County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 25.9% | #3,978 of 5,151 | #11 of 16 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 21.5% | #4,153 of 5,172 ▼ 732 | #12 of 16 ▼ 2 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 29.9% | #3,989 of 5,172 ▲ 328 | #10 of 16 ▲ 2 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +4.6pp | #1,779 of 5,116 | #5 of 16 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 324 | #4,531 of 5,915 | #10 of 24 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 23.1:1 | #3,099 of 5,352 | #11 of 13 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 39.8% | #3,453 of 5,354 | #11 of 13 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 90.4% | #1,049 of 5,625 | #1 of 16 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +8.0% | #599 of 1,139 | N/A |
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
324
+49 (+18%) vs 2020
-48% since 1990-91, when it was 622
Student : Teacher
23.1:1
was 22.9:1
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 | 324 | 14 | 23.1:1 | 90% (293) |
| 2023-24 | 314 | 14 | 22.4:1 | 89% (281) |
| 2022-23 | 324 | 14 | 23.1:1 | 89% (288) |
| 2020-21 | 275 | 12 | 22.9:1 | 80% (219) |
| 2017-18 | 300 | 14 | 21.4:1 | 84% (252) |
| 2015-16 | 350 | 16 | 21.9:1 | 82% (287) |
| 2010-11 | 272 | N/A | N/A | 86% (233) |
| 2000-01 | 577 | 30 | 19.2:1 | 72% (418) |
| 1990-91 | 622 | 25 | 24.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Street Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 8% (300 to 324); teachers unchanged (14 to 14).
About West Street Elementary
Families in Corning, California, are served by West Street Elementary, a low-enrollment elementary school. The school's enrollment of 324 students covers kindergarten through 6. Enrollment is 30% lower than the average for elementary schools in California, which is about 465.
Within Corning Union Elementary, West Street Elementary is one of 6 schools. The district enrolls 1,976 students.
At 74%, Hispanic students outnumber all other groups at West Street Elementary combined. After that, the student body is 22% White and 2% multiracial. Among all residents of Tehama County, the Hispanic share is about 29%. West Street Elementary has a diversity index of 40%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Teacher staffing is 14 full-time equivalents, or about 23.1 students per teacher. The 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California is lower than this school's figure. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 90%. Public schools in Tehama County average 72%.
Measured against California public elementary schools, West Street 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.
Test results at West Street Elementary are within a point of what its free or reduced-price lunch share predicts (25.9% actual, 26.6% predicted).
Census estimates describe Tehama County this way: median household income is about $63,784, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 19% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 10%. Federal data list 41 public schools in Tehama County, with a combined enrollment of about 10,948.
The next-closest public school is Woodson Elementary, about 0.8 miles away. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles. Ranking the closest schools with test data puts West Street Elementary at 3rd of 7.
The federal government classifies West Street Elementary's location as Town: Distant.
Enrollment was 275 in 2020-21 and 324 in 2024-25, a rise of 49 students.
Conversations here can range across sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Tehama County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
65,167
Census ACS
Median income
$63,784
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
41
10,948 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Corning Union Elementary
- Olive View ElementaryElementary · 549 students
- Maywood MiddleMiddle · 515 students
- Woodson ElementaryElementary · 486 students
- Rancho Tehama ElementaryElementary · 94 students
- Columbia AcademyElementary · 8 students
Other schools in Corning
- Corning Union HighHigh · 974 students
- Olive View ElementaryElementary · 549 students
- Maywood MiddleMiddle · 515 students
- Woodson ElementaryElementary · 486 students
- Richfield ElementaryElementary · 253 students
- Kirkwood ElementaryElementary · 105 students
Other West Street Elementary schools
2 other US public schools in 2 states are named West Street Elementary. West Street Elementary is the 3rd largest of the 3.
- WEST STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOLGENEVA, NY · 421 students
- WEST STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSANBORN, NY · 401 students
Nearby schools
- Woodson Elementary0.8 mi · 486
- Columbia Academy0.8 mi · 8
- Olive View Elementary0.9 mi · 549
- Corning Union High0.9 mi · 974
- Maywood Middle1.0 mi · 515
- Centennial Continuation High1.2 mi · 67
Frequently asked questions
About West Street ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at West Street Elementary?
West Street Elementary enrolls approximately 324 students in grades KG-06.
Is West Street Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
West Street Elementary is an elementary school covering grades KG-06.
How many teachers does West Street Elementary have?
West Street Elementary employs 14 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.1:1.
What is the student diversity at West Street Elementary?
Student demographics at West Street Elementary are roughly 22% White, 74% Hispanic, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees West Street Elementary?
West Street Elementary is overseen by Corning Union Elementary in Tehama County.
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