Elim Elementary

Summary:

Elim Elementary is a public elementary school located in Hilmar, California, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 943 students. The school is part of the Hilmar Unified School District, which is ranked 1074 out of 1568 districts in California and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Elim Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of California elementary schools, ranking between 3234 and 4241 out of around 5,800 schools over the past several years. The school has maintained a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other California elementary schools. Elim Elementary's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with female students and English Language Learners performing relatively better, while male students, Hispanic students, White students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform significantly worse. The school has also seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.2% in 2017-2018 to 30.5% in 2021-2022, which is well above the state average.

Elim Elementary's academic performance, as measured by Smarter Balanced Assessments, is consistently below the Hilmar Unified School District and the state of California averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In comparison to nearby schools, such as Chatom Elementary, which is part of the Chatom Union School District, Elim Elementary's performance is generally lower. Additionally, Elim Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.89% to 51.66% over the past few years, suggesting that the school serves a significant population of students from low-income families, which may contribute to the academic challenges the school faces.


Detail:

Public K-5

 7677 North Lander Ave.
       Hilmar, CA  95324-9338


(209) 667-1082

District: Hilmar Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3669th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,892 Help


Students who attend Elim Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hilmar Middle
High:    Hilmar High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.8 Help
Number of students:  915

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.2%
Hispanic:
41.2%
Two or more races:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Elim Elementary ranks worse than 62.6% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.09. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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: White (55.2%), Hispanic (41.2%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elim Elementary is 22.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elim Elementary is $10,892.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elim Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Elim Elementary 3669th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Elim Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hilmar Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Hilmar Unified 1074th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Elim Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Elim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.77 2219th 4809 53.9%
2005 43.18 2532nd 4822 47.5%
2006 55.53 1933rd 4818 59.9%
2007 50.94 2271st 5113 55.6%
2008 63.40 1711th 5113 66.5%
2009 59.10 1966th 5193 62.1%
2010 53.57 2350th 5314 55.8%
2011 48.87 2658th 5377 50.6%
2012 50.49 2584th 5390 52.1%
2013 52.11 2560th 5530 53.7%
2015 33.24 3449th 5611 38.5%
2016 31.70 3627th 5614 35.4%
2017 29.02 3912th 5692 31.3%
2018 24.96 4241st 5662 25.1%
2019 28.89 4024th 5789 30.5%
2022 37.90 3234th 5883 45.0%
2023 36.39 3402nd 5874 42.1%
2024 33.09 3669th 5862 37.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Elim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.04 1999th 3246 38.4%
2019 41.74 1681st 3275 48.7%
2022 49.09 1245th 3311 62.4%
2023 39.43 1864th 3250 42.6%
2024 33.28 2311th 3160 26.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Elim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.10 1950th 2420 19.4%
2024 32.95 1659th 2634 37.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.51 4632nd 5084 8.9%
2019 21.48 4456th 5173 13.9%
2022 32.46 3630th 5264 31.0%
2023 27.35 4131st 5374 23.1%
2024 26.70 4252nd 5511 22.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Elim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.25 3816th 5413 29.5%
2019 29.22 3884th 5492 29.3%
2022 43.50 2780th 5635 50.7%
2023 43.70 2768th 5617 50.7%
2024 40.16 3055th 5605 45.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Elim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.15 1857th 2128 12.7%
2019 33.57 1602nd 2585 38.0%
2022 26.07 1689th 2227 24.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Elim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.83 4299th 5431 20.8%
2019 29.19 3856th 5510 30.0%
2022 34.01 3460th 5663 38.9%
2023 30.64 3723rd 5650 34.1%
2024 27.68 4028th 5636 28.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Elim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.40 4535th 4830 6.1%
2019 17.31 4546th 4963 8.4%
2022 34.34 3339th 5084 34.3%
2023 29.59 3746th 5098 26.5%
2024 18.13 4575th 5102 10.3%
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Rank History for White students at Elim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.41 2414th 2737 11.8%
2019 17.49 2452nd 2834 13.5%
2022 20.32 2266th 2726 16.9%
2023 22.13 2167th 2662 18.6%
2024 22.17 2161st 2647 18.4%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Elim Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 680 2 4 71 0 n/a n/a 0 757
1989 682 1 9 69 0 n/a n/a 0 761
1990 700 0 13 71 0 n/a n/a 0 784
1991 727 0 12 116 0 n/a n/a 0 855
1992 766 1 18 118 0 n/a n/a 0 903
1993 762 2 14 124 0 n/a n/a 0 902
1994 794 1 22 116 0 n/a n/a 0 933
1995 823 1 24 150 0 n/a n/a 0 998
1996 823 1 24 150 0 n/a n/a 0 998
1997 826 1 28 146 0 n/a n/a 0 1001
1998 798 1 30 146 0 n/a n/a 0 975
1999 798 1 31 141 0 n/a n/a 0 971
2000 835 0 23 132 0 n/a n/a 0 990
2001 767 0 35 177 0 n/a n/a 0 979
2002 730 4 29 209 3 n/a n/a 0 975
2003 730 4 29 209 3 n/a n/a 0 975
2004 598 3 18 166 2 n/a n/a 0 787
2005 615 2 11 201 1 n/a n/a 7 837
2006 595 2 9 209 3 n/a n/a 16 834
2007 571 2 6 211 5 n/a n/a 17 812
2008 579 2 7 210 5 n/a n/a 0 803
2009 573 1 6 242 4 0 32 0 858
2010 586 2 8 267 5 0 6 0 874
2011 550 2 9 280 5 0 6 0 852
2012 548 4 8 305 6 0 11 0 882
2013 536 4 9 303 5 0 10 0 867
2014 534 2 8 326 4 0 12 0 886
2015 525 5 8 337 6 0 12 0 893
2016 525 3 4 360 7 0 11 0 910
2017 584 5 7 356 7 0 18 0 977
2018 583 3 6 376 7 0 14 0 989
2019 590 3 8 379 5 0 14 0 999
2020 603 1 9 368 7 0 13 0 1001
2021 558 3 8 365 7 2 11 0 954
2022 559 2 7 370 6 2 16 0 962
2023 545 2 7 366 8 2 13 0 943
2024 505 3 7 377 10 2 11 0 915

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 Elim Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 757 39.5 19.1 n/a
1989 761 38.0 20.0 n/a
1990 784 33.5 23.4 n/a
1991 855 35.5 24.0 n/a
1992 903 36.1 25.0 31.7
1993 902 40.3 22.4 31
1994 933 40.3 23.2 32.8
1995 998 41.8 23.9 36
1996 998 41.8 23.9 36
1997 1001 43.6 23.0 37.7
1998 975 49.5 19.7 39.8
1999 971 49.4 19.7 40.7
2000 990 48.8 20.3 39.1
2001 979 49.6 19.7 40.6
2002 975 51.6 18.9 38.1
2003 975 51.6 18.9 38.1
2004 787 44.7 17.6 39.8
2005 837 44.6 18.8 47
2006 834 44.3 18.8 49.5
2007 812 45.6 17.8 49.7
2008 803 47.6 16.9 46
2009 858 43.3 18.5 49.5
2010 874 44.3 19.7 54
2011 852 n/a n/a 55.3
2012 882 42.6 20.6 53.6
2013 867 43.1 20.0 54.9
2014 886 38.6 22.9 55.8
2015 893 38.0 23.5 55.5
2016 910 39.0 23.3 55.5
2017 977 41.7 23.4 52.2
2018 989 43.1 22.9 54.8
2019 999 43.0 23.2 51.2
2020 1001 n/a n/a 48.4
2021 954 41.0 23.2 50.1
2022 962 41.7 23.0 51.7
2023 943 41.5 22.6 41.9
2024 915 40.0 22.8 64.4

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 Elim Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 757 39.5 19.1 n/a
1989 761 38.0 20.0 n/a
1990 784 33.5 23.4 n/a
1991 855 35.5 24.0 n/a
1992 903 36.1 25.0 31.7
1993 902 40.3 22.4 31
1994 933 40.3 23.2 32.8
1995 998 41.8 23.9 36
1996 998 41.8 23.9 36
1997 1001 43.6 23.0 37.7
1998 975 49.5 19.7 39.8
1999 971 49.4 19.7 40.7
2000 990 48.8 20.3 39.1
2001 979 49.6 19.7 40.6
2002 975 51.6 18.9 38.1
2003 975 51.6 18.9 38.1
2004 787 44.7 17.6 39.8
2005 837 44.6 18.8 47
2006 834 44.3 18.8 49.5
2007 812 45.6 17.8 49.7
2008 803 47.6 16.9 46
2009 858 43.3 18.5 49.5
2010 874 44.3 19.7 54
2011 852 n/a n/a 55.3
2012 882 42.6 20.6 53.6
2013 867 43.1 20.0 54.9
2014 886 38.6 22.9 55.8
2015 893 38.0 23.5 55.5
2016 910 39.0 23.3 55.5
2017 977 41.7 23.4 52.2
2018 989 43.1 22.9 54.8
2019 999 43.0 23.2 51.2
2020 1001 n/a n/a 48.4
2021 954 41.0 23.2 50.1
2022 962 41.7 23.0 51.7
2023 943 41.5 22.6 41.9
2024 915 40.0 22.8 64.4

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

Elim Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201278.0%1.0%0.0%21.0%82.0%94.0%94.0%80.0%85.0%
201394.0%4.0%0.0%2.0%94.0%96.0%96.0%95.0%94.0%
201497.0%3.0%0.0%1.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201593.0%1.0%0.0%6.0%97.0%99.0%98.0%95.0%97.0%
201698.0%1.0%0.0%1.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
2017≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201898.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%
201996.0%0.0%4.0%98.0%98.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%
202097.2%0.0%1.6%97.2%
202197.5%0.5%0.5%97.5%98.0%97.5%97.5%98.0%
202296.8%0.0%3.2%98.4%97.9%

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,892

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Elim Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4024th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3402nd of 5874 Elementary schools
 11.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Elim Elementary)34.826
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hilmar Unified)31.925.9
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elim Elementary)38.532.5
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hilmar Unified)34.130.5
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (Elim Elementary)10.414.9
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (Hilmar Unified)10.414.9
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)13.88.7
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Elim Elementary)39.241.9
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hilmar Unified)40.441.2
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Elim Elementary)26.730.6
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hilmar Unified)2728.7
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
4th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Elim Elementary)12.96.3
 6.7%
   4th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Hilmar Unified)12.96.3
 6.7%
   4th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)14.59.1
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Elim Elementary)46.148
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hilmar Unified)44.744.9
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Elim Elementary)22.722.2
 0.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hilmar Unified)22.920.3
 2.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Elim Elementary)17.521.8
 4.2%
   5th Grade Science (Hilmar Unified)17.121.5
 4.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
5th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Elim Elementary)6.814
 7.2%
   5th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Hilmar Unified)6.814
 7.2%
   5th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)138.8
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students999943
 5.6%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian58
 60%
Asian87
 12.5%
Hispanic379366
 3.4%
Pacific Islander02
White590545
 7.6%
Two or More Races1413
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.2%41.9%
 9.3%


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Elim Elementary ranks 3669th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Elim Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hilmar Middle
High : Hilmar High

In the 2023-24 school year, 915 students attended Elim Elementary.

Students at Elim Elementary are 55% White, 41% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.


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