Wakefield Elementary

Summary:

Wakefield Elementary is a public elementary school in Turlock, California, serving 602 students in grades K-6. However, the school faces significant challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 10-15% of California elementary schools based on academic performance.

Wakefield Elementary's academic performance, as measured by the Smarter Balanced Assessments, is significantly below the Turlock Unified School District and the state of California averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 16.61% of Wakefield students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 37.45% for the district and 47.04% for the state. The school also faces high chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 31.0% in 2022-2023, notably higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Wakefield has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 73.59% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

Wakefield Elementary's performance is particularly concerning when compared to nearby schools within the Turlock Unified School District, such as Dennis G. Earl Elementary, Walnut Elementary Education Center, and Julien Elementary, which have significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, as well as higher overall SchoolDigger rankings.


Detail:

Public K-6

 400 South Ave.
       Turlock, CA  95380-5646


(209) 667-0895

District: Turlock Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5367th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,946 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  602

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.4%
White:
6.0%
Asian:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wakefield Elementary ranks worse than 91.6% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks last among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Turlock Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.23. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.4%), White (6%), Asian (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wakefield Elementary is 20, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the Turlock Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wakefield Elementary is $10,946, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Turlock Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wakefield Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wakefield Elementary 5367th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Wakefield Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Turlock Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Turlock Unified 1044th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wakefield Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Wakefield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 13.96 4715th 5113 7.8%
2008 14.43 4688th 5113 8.3%
2009 12.15 4901st 5193 5.6%
2010 17.38 4750th 5314 10.6%
2011 17.83 4809th 5377 10.6%
2012 8.28 5257th 5390 2.5%
2013 8.73 5348th 5530 3.3%
2015 15.91 5006th 5611 10.8%
2016 12.80 5241st 5614 6.6%
2017 12.47 5326th 5692 6.4%
2018 11.13 5380th 5662 5.0%
2019 10.26 5548th 5789 4.2%
2021 9.82 1385th 1417 2.3%
2022 15.36 5337th 5883 9.3%
2023 10.06 5707th 5874 2.8%
2024 14.23 5367th 5862 8.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wakefield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.78 2067th 3246 36.3%
2019 28.29 2612th 3275 20.2%
2021 26.06 553rd 602 8.1%
2022 33.00 2357th 3311 28.8%
2023 34.33 2219th 3250 31.7%
2024 36.39 2078th 3160 34.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wakefield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.95 4749th 5084 6.6%
2019 13.93 4893rd 5173 5.4%
2021 12.23 1085th 1110 2.3%
2022 18.03 4782nd 5264 9.2%
2023 12.38 5191st 5374 3.4%
2024 17.18 4996th 5511 9.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Wakefield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.14 5121st 5413 5.4%
2019 10.64 5280th 5492 3.9%
2021 10.47 1243rd 1267 1.9%
2022 15.16 5179th 5635 8.1%
2023 10.39 5483rd 5617 2.4%
2024 13.28 5260th 5605 6.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wakefield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.40 1795th 2128 15.6%
2019 18.97 2401st 2585 7.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Wakefield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.93 5159th 5431 5.0%
2019 11.55 5288th 5510 4.0%
2021 10.91 1238th 1272 2.7%
2022 16.87 5039th 5663 11.0%
2023 11.34 5429th 5650 3.9%
2024 17.38 4950th 5636 12.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wakefield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.10 4457th 4830 7.7%
2019 16.15 4605th 4963 7.2%
2022 20.10 4490th 5084 11.7%
2023 13.79 4865th 5098 4.6%
2024 20.60 4416th 5102 13.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Wakefield Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Wakefield Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 76 7 6 632 6 n/a n/a 36 763
2006 72 5 4 639 2 n/a n/a 24 746
2007 68 7 3 627 0 n/a n/a 20 725
2008 57 12 4 582 n/a n/a n/a 0 655
2009 61 11 3 577 4 0 33 0 689
2010 48 13 3 538 0 1 14 0 617
2011 66 9 6 580 4 1 8 0 674
2012 74 7 11 620 1 3 9 0 725
2013 61 8 9 634 2 2 10 0 726
2014 67 13 9 585 6 3 7 0 690
2015 57 12 9 541 5 0 6 0 630
2016 63 8 7 545 5 0 8 0 636
2017 45 4 6 528 2 0 1 0 586
2018 49 11 2 552 3 0 5 0 622
2019 37 7 2 538 2 0 3 0 589
2020 35 10 6 526 0 0 5 0 582
2021 40 7 9 628 3 0 7 0 694
2022 44 7 13 621 2 0 8 0 695
2023 36 4 11 538 5 0 8 0 602

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wakefield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 763 41.0 18.6 104.5
2006 746 40.4 18.5 102.9
2007 725 37.0 19.6 0
2008 655 44.8 14.6 99.5
2009 689 41.0 14.7 99.6
2010 617 38.0 16.2 89.8
2011 674 n/a n/a 90.2
2012 725 39.0 18.5 n/a
2013 726 38.5 18.8 99.6
2014 690 37.0 18.6 64.9
2015 630 32.0 19.6 96.7
2016 636 28.0 22.7 95.1
2017 586 25.0 23.4 93.9
2018 622 27.0 23.0 93.4
2019 589 27.0 21.8 87.9
2020 582 n/a n/a 66
2021 694 30.1 23.0 85.4
2022 695 32.0 21.7 84.5
2023 602 30.0 20.0 73.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wakefield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 763 41.0 18.6 104.5
2006 746 40.4 18.5 102.9
2007 725 37.0 19.6 0
2008 655 44.8 14.6 99.5
2009 689 41.0 14.7 99.6
2010 617 38.0 16.2 89.8
2011 674 n/a n/a 90.2
2012 725 39.0 18.5 n/a
2013 726 38.5 18.8 99.6
2014 690 37.0 18.6 64.9
2015 630 32.0 19.6 96.7
2016 636 28.0 22.7 95.1
2017 586 25.0 23.4 93.9
2018 622 27.0 23.0 93.4
2019 589 27.0 21.8 87.9
2020 582 n/a n/a 66
2021 694 30.1 23.0 85.4
2022 695 32.0 21.7 84.5
2023 602 30.0 20.0 73.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Wakefield Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201297.0%3.0%0.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201396.0%4.0%0.0%0.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
201498.0%2.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201599.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201696.0%1.0%0.0%3.0%98.0%97.0%99.0%97.0%98.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201898.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%
2019≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
202194.7%0.8%0.8%97.0%95.5%95.5%96.2%
202297.4%0.0%2.6%98.3%97.4%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wakefield Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,946

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wakefield Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5548th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5707th of 5874 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Wakefield Elementary)19.29.8
 9.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Turlock Unified)39.535.9
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wakefield Elementary)23.36.5
 16.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Turlock Unified)40.534.7
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Wakefield Elementary)16.414.3
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Turlock Unified)39.733.3
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wakefield Elementary)4.19.2
 5.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Turlock Unified)31.627.1
 4.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Wakefield Elementary)29.318.6
 10.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Turlock Unified)44.236.1
 8.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wakefield Elementary)18.214.4
 3.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Turlock Unified)29.221.8
 7.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Wakefield Elementary)139.3
 3.7%
   5th Grade Science (Turlock Unified)2824.7
 3.3%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Wakefield Elementary)22.14.2
 17.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Turlock Unified)42.439
 3.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wakefield Elementary)03.9
 3.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Turlock Unified)30.127.2
 2.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students589602
 2.2%
African American74
 42.9%
American Indian25
 150%
Asian211
 450%
Hispanic538538
Pacific Islander00
White3736
 2.7%
Two or More Races38
 166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.9%73.6%
 14.4%


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Students at Wakefield Elementary are 89% Hispanic, 6% White, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 602 students attended Wakefield Elementary.

Wakefield Elementary ranks in the bottom 8.4% of California elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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