Serving 764 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cawston 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 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 764 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cawston Elementary School's student population of 764 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
764 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cawston Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cawston Elementary School is 0.55, which is less 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
#5470 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cawston Elementary School's ranking?
Cawston Elementary School is ranked #5470 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cawston Elementary School?
764 students attend Cawston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Cawston Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cawston Elementary School?
Cawston Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cawston Elementary School offer ?
Cawston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cawston Elementary School part of?
Cawston Elementary School is part of Hemet Unified School District.
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