Cullen Elementary

Summary:

Cullen Elementary is a public elementary school located in Glendora, California, serving 585 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Glendora Unified School District, which is ranked 381 out of 1,568 districts in the state.

Cullen Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, with 64.92% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, compared to 61.23% and 50.77% for the district, and 47.04% and 35.54% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in Mathematics, with 69.01% of 3rd graders and 66.67% of 4th graders proficient or better, compared to the district's 57.51% and 57.33%, and the state's 45.64% and 41.2%. Cullen Elementary also supports the academic achievement of traditionally underserved student populations, with Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds ranking in the top 5-10% of California elementary schools. However, the school's performance for Asian and White students is relatively lower, ranking in the middle to bottom half of the state.

Despite Cullen Elementary's academic excellence, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.0% in 2018-2019 to 18.1% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district average of 26.6%. In comparison, nearby Arma J. Shull Elementary, a school in the Bonita Unified District, stands out with exceptional academic performance, ranking in the top 5% of California elementary schools.


Detail:

Public K-5

 440 North Live Oak Ave.
       Glendora, CA  91741-2734


(626) 852-4593

District: Glendora Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1056th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,324 Help


Students who attend Cullen Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sandburg Middle
High:    Glendora High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.4 Help
Number of students:  585

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
42.4%
White:
30.6%
Asian:
20.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cullen Elementary ranks better than 82% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Glendora Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.3. (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 Student population at Cullen Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (42.4%), White (30.6%), Asian (20%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cullen Elementary is 24.4. 2 elementary schools in the Glendora Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cullen Elementary is $6,324. 2 elementary schools in the Glendora Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cullen Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cullen Elementary 1056th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Cullen Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Glendora Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Glendora Unified 381st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cullen Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cullen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 89.55 525th 4809 89.1%
2005 84.85 735th 4822 84.8%
2006 91.43 413th 4818 91.4%
2007 88.35 600th 5113 88.3%
2008 87.94 597th 5113 88.3%
2009 85.62 729th 5193 86.0%
2010 90.49 411th 5314 92.3%
2011 84.95 727th 5377 86.5%
2012 87.65 573rd 5390 89.4%
2013 88.68 549th 5530 90.1%
2015 92.12 500th 5611 91.1%
2016 86.60 818th 5614 85.4%
2017 87.11 807th 5692 85.8%
2018 82.92 989th 5662 82.5%
2019 87.40 778th 5789 86.6%
2022 83.43 1027th 5883 82.5%
2023 80.55 1150th 5874 80.4%
2024 82.30 1056th 5862 82.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cullen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.04 309th 2420 87.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cullen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.59 551st 5084 89.2%
2019 86.66 418th 5173 91.9%
2022 84.39 579th 5264 89.0%
2023 83.06 659th 5374 87.7%
2024 77.62 941st 5511 82.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Cullen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.28 1073rd 5413 80.2%
2019 82.75 937th 5492 82.9%
2022 85.93 815th 5635 85.5%
2023 82.70 999th 5617 82.2%
2024 86.63 796th 5605 85.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cullen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.18 282nd 2128 86.7%
2019 79.93 330th 2585 87.2%
2022 71.51 400th 2227 82.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Cullen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.53 905th 5431 83.3%
2019 88.81 647th 5510 88.3%
2022 76.01 1283rd 5663 77.3%
2023 74.07 1330th 5650 76.5%
2024 71.45 1429th 5636 74.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cullen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 56.22 649th 1154 43.8%
2023 36.71 863rd 1190 27.5%
2024 59.39 621st 1203 48.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cullen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.97 458th 4830 90.5%
2019 88.94 340th 4963 93.1%
2022 88.75 398th 5084 92.2%
2023 81.79 659th 5098 87.1%
2024 89.73 357th 5102 93.0%
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Rank History for White students at Cullen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.28 1110th 2737 59.4%
2019 69.19 860th 2834 69.7%
2022 58.43 1207th 2726 55.7%
2023 67.06 894th 2662 66.4%
2024 51.87 1353rd 2647 48.9%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Cullen Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 432 4 14 22 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1989 423 6 15 26 2 n/a n/a 0 472
1990 410 6 25 32 2 n/a n/a 0 475
1991 418 4 29 31 1 n/a n/a 0 483
1992 455 3 26 37 1 n/a n/a 0 522
1993 481 1 22 45 1 n/a n/a 0 550
1994 488 4 21 51 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1995 440 9 24 87 1 n/a n/a 0 561
1996 440 9 24 87 1 n/a n/a 0 561
1997 449 7 23 81 0 n/a n/a 0 560
1998 501 9 22 76 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1999 483 12 25 75 0 n/a n/a 9 604
2000 487 13 27 67 0 n/a n/a 7 601
2001 483 14 21 66 0 n/a n/a 4 588
2002 409 13 33 83 5 n/a n/a 0 543
2003 409 13 33 83 5 n/a n/a 0 543
2004 413 12 29 75 5 n/a n/a 3 537
2005 435 17 30 91 5 n/a n/a 7 585
2006 355 9 22 59 1 n/a n/a 149 595
2007 367 9 22 66 3 n/a n/a 124 591
2008 352 9 21 59 2 n/a n/a 0 443
2009 366 3 18 76 1 0 131 0 595
2010 448 4 21 203 0 0 41 0 717
2011 372 1 23 201 0 0 39 0 636
2012 383 5 29 214 1 0 36 0 668
2013 368 4 42 222 1 3 34 0 674
2014 359 8 43 215 2 1 33 0 661
2015 343 12 58 242 2 0 36 0 693
2016 312 9 76 257 2 0 34 0 690
2017 295 5 67 259 0 1 33 0 660
2018 268 2 80 231 0 1 32 0 614
2019 248 5 80 231 0 0 40 0 604
2020 230 3 80 244 0 1 44 0 602
2021 205 3 89 230 0 1 40 0 568
2022 189 2 105 243 0 1 37 0 577
2023 179 5 117 248 0 1 35 0 585

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 Cullen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 472 19.0 24.8 n/a
1989 472 19.0 24.8 n/a
1990 475 19.0 25.0 n/a
1991 483 19.0 25.4 n/a
1992 522 19.3 27.0 8.8
1993 550 21.0 26.2 8.9
1994 564 21.0 26.9 7.3
1995 561 21.0 26.7 10.2
1996 561 21.0 26.7 10.2
1997 560 24.0 23.3 9.8
1998 608 28.0 21.7 10.4
1999 604 30.0 20.1 11.3
2000 601 30.0 20.0 12
2001 588 28.5 20.6 10.4
2002 543 26.0 20.9 10.7
2003 543 26.0 20.9 10.7
2004 537 27.0 19.9 7.1
2005 585 28.0 20.9 8.7
2006 595 28.0 21.3 11.2
2007 591 28.0 21.1 12.6
2008 443 29.6 15.0 16.3
2009 595 27.0 20.5 9.4
2010 717 27.5 26.0 14.4
2011 636 n/a n/a 15.4
2012 668 25.3 26.4 n/a
2013 674 25.5 26.4 15.9
2014 661 24.8 26.6 21.5
2015 693 28.0 24.7 19
2016 690 28.0 24.6 20.7
2017 660 26.0 25.3 19.8
2018 614 26.0 23.6 21.2
2019 604 26.2 22.9 22.5
2020 602 n/a n/a 23.4
2021 568 24.7 22.9 19.9
2022 577 28.0 20.5 36.2
2023 585 23.9 24.4 37.8

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 Cullen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 472 19.0 24.8 n/a
1989 472 19.0 24.8 n/a
1990 475 19.0 25.0 n/a
1991 483 19.0 25.4 n/a
1992 522 19.3 27.0 8.8
1993 550 21.0 26.2 8.9
1994 564 21.0 26.9 7.3
1995 561 21.0 26.7 10.2
1996 561 21.0 26.7 10.2
1997 560 24.0 23.3 9.8
1998 608 28.0 21.7 10.4
1999 604 30.0 20.1 11.3
2000 601 30.0 20.0 12
2001 588 28.5 20.6 10.4
2002 543 26.0 20.9 10.7
2003 543 26.0 20.9 10.7
2004 537 27.0 19.9 7.1
2005 585 28.0 20.9 8.7
2006 595 28.0 21.3 11.2
2007 591 28.0 21.1 12.6
2008 443 29.6 15.0 16.3
2009 595 27.0 20.5 9.4
2010 717 27.5 26.0 14.4
2011 636 n/a n/a 15.4
2012 668 25.3 26.4 n/a
2013 674 25.5 26.4 15.9
2014 661 24.8 26.6 21.5
2015 693 28.0 24.7 19
2016 690 28.0 24.6 20.7
2017 660 26.0 25.3 19.8
2018 614 26.0 23.6 21.2
2019 604 26.2 22.9 22.5
2020 602 n/a n/a 23.4
2021 568 24.7 22.9 19.9
2022 577 28.0 20.5 36.2
2023 585 23.9 24.4 37.8

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

Cullen Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201298.0%0.0%2.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201394.0%0.0%5.0%2.0%95.0%95.0%94.0%95.0%94.0%
201488.0%6.0%0.0%6.0%89.0%94.0%94.0%92.0%92.0%
201594.0%2.0%0.0%4.0%94.0%95.0%98.0%97.0%94.0%
201694.0%0.0%1.0%5.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%95.0%
201798.0%0.0%1.0%1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201898.0%0.0%1.0%2.0%98.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%
201998.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%98.0%
202096.8%0.8%2.4%97.6%97.6%97.6%98.4%
202297.3%0.0%0.0%98.2%97.3%98.2%97.3%

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,324

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cullen 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 778th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1150th of 5874 Elementary schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cullen Elementary)7563
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Glendora Unified)61.662.1
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cullen Elementary)73.958.2
 15.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Glendora Unified)61.861.7
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cullen Elementary)74.568.4
 6.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Glendora Unified)70.262.2
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cullen Elementary)63.371.1
 7.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Glendora Unified)62.559.5
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cullen Elementary)71.662.6
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Glendora Unified)71.164.8
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cullen Elementary)64.748.4
 16.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Glendora Unified)5547.2
 7.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Cullen Elementary)5042.4
 7.6%
   5th Grade Science (Glendora Unified)51.646
 5.6%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students604585
 3.1%
African American55
American Indian00
Asian80117
 46.3%
Hispanic231248
 7.4%
Pacific Islander01
White248179
 27.8%
Two or More Races4035
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.5%37.8%
 15.3%


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Students at Cullen Elementary are 42% Hispanic, 31% White, 20% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

Cullen Elementary ranks 1056th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Cullen Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sandburg Middle
High : Glendora High

In the 2022-23 school year, 585 students attended Cullen Elementary.


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