T. L. Waggoner Elementary

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T. L. Waggoner Elementary is a public elementary school in Imperial, CA, serving around 600 students in grades K-5 and part of the Imperial Unified School District.

Overall, T. L. Waggoner Elementary performs better than the state average on English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments, with particularly strong results for its English Language Learner students. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism in recent years, reaching 13.8% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Ben Hulse Elementary and Imperial Cross Elementary, T. L. Waggoner Elementary generally performs slightly lower on standardized tests, but outperforms these schools in supporting its English Language Learner population.

In terms of subgroup performance, T. L. Waggoner Elementary has shown strong results for its Hispanic and English Language Learner students, ranking in the top 25% of California elementary schools in these categories. However, the school's performance for its Special Education and Disabled student subgroups has been more mixed, with rankings ranging from the top 50% to the bottom 25% of California schools. Over the past decade, the school's overall statewide ranking has fluctuated, but its performance on standardized tests has remained relatively consistent, with some year-over-year variations.


Detail:

Public K-5

 627 Joshua Tree St.
       Imperial, CA  92251-8917


(760) 355-3266

District: Imperial Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2307th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools


Students who attend T. L. Waggoner Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Frank M. Wright Middle
High:    Imperial High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.2 Help
Number of students:  600

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
90.3%
White:
7.0%
Two or more races:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.3% Help


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Compare Details T. L. Waggoner Elementary ranks better than 60.6% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.6. (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: Hispanic (90.3%), White (7%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at T. L. Waggoner Elementary is 22.2. (See more...)
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Compare T. L. Waggoner Elementary employs 27 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

T. L. Waggoner Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks T. L. Waggoner Elementary 2307th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See T. L. Waggoner Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Imperial Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Imperial Unified 628th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for T. L. Waggoner Elementary

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Rank History for all students at T. L. Waggoner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 55.50 1900th 4809 60.5%
2005 58.97 1795th 4822 62.8%
2006 55.65 1930th 4818 59.9%
2007 60.11 1822nd 5113 64.4%
2008 56.52 2024th 5113 60.4%
2009 50.90 2429th 5193 53.2%
2010 53.42 2361st 5314 55.6%
2011 44.35 2932nd 5377 45.5%
2012 41.20 3188th 5390 40.9%
2013 51.29 2603rd 5530 52.9%
2015 49.34 2481st 5611 55.8%
2016 59.06 2037th 5614 63.7%
2017 51.01 2489th 5692 56.3%
2018 66.06 1760th 5662 68.9%
2019 58.05 2175th 5789 62.4%
2021 38.54 803rd 1417 43.3%
2022 51.85 2457th 5883 58.2%
2023 60.63 2030th 5874 65.4%
2024 54.60 2307th 5862 60.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at T. L. Waggoner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.05 179th 3246 94.5%
2019 91.23 151st 3275 95.4%
2021 54.24 165th 602 72.6%
2022 65.94 585th 3311 82.3%
2023 79.60 281st 3250 91.4%
2024 76.22 287th 3160 90.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at T. L. Waggoner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.03 502nd 2420 79.3%
2024 50.54 951st 2634 63.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at T. L. Waggoner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.14 1567th 5084 69.2%
2019 58.91 1837th 5173 64.5%
2021 43.83 589th 1110 46.9%
2022 46.77 2484th 5264 52.8%
2023 58.85 1812th 5374 66.3%
2024 56.18 2006th 5511 63.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at T. L. Waggoner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 43.55 184th 356 48.3%
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Rank History for Female students at T. L. Waggoner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.94 1886th 5413 65.2%
2019 49.49 2527th 5492 54.0%
2021 40.73 688th 1267 45.7%
2022 48.68 2491st 5635 55.8%
2023 43.62 2774th 5617 50.6%
2024 42.76 2872nd 5605 48.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at T. L. Waggoner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.03 1701st 2128 20.1%
2019 28.02 1898th 2585 26.6%
2021 40.30 133rd 293 54.6%
2022 26.49 1663rd 2227 25.3%
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Rank History for Male students at T. L. Waggoner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.69 1577th 5431 71.0%
2019 63.96 1773rd 5510 67.8%
2021 36.89 735th 1272 42.2%
2022 53.42 2267th 5663 60.0%
2023 74.54 1314th 5650 76.7%
2024 64.09 1778th 5636 68.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at T. L. Waggoner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.06 726th 4830 85.0%
2019 69.75 1181st 4963 76.2%
2022 66.12 1339th 5084 73.7%
2023 78.87 794th 5098 84.4%
2024 70.38 1172nd 5102 77.0%
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Rank History for White students at T. L. Waggoner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.61 946th 2737 65.4%
2019 68.38 888th 2834 68.7%
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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.

T. L. Waggoner Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for T. L. Waggoner Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 128 12 14 313 1 n/a n/a 0 468
2002 145 14 21 396 0 n/a n/a 1 577
2003 145 14 21 396 0 n/a n/a 1 577
2004 155 14 21 483 0 n/a n/a 3 676
2005 162 16 20 484 0 n/a n/a 3 685
2006 147 21 16 472 0 n/a n/a 3 659
2007 136 18 16 449 0 n/a n/a 6 625
2008 138 16 23 447 n/a n/a n/a 0 624
2009 136 18 24 513 0 1 25 0 717
2010 150 15 18 522 0 1 1 0 707
2011 142 9 11 546 3 1 5 0 717
2012 130 9 8 557 2 1 3 0 710
2013 129 7 12 615 3 1 4 0 771
2014 127 5 16 665 2 1 3 0 819
2015 105 8 15 669 2 0 4 0 803
2016 96 6 11 708 1 0 6 0 828
2017 94 6 9 720 1 0 6 0 836
2018 92 6 10 746 0 0 12 0 866
2019 86 7 16 788 0 1 13 0 911
2020 61 6 13 536 0 1 17 1 635
2021 59 5 9 541 0 1 12 0 627
2022 51 2 8 502 0 1 11 0 575
2023 42 0 7 542 0 1 8 0 600

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 T. L. Waggoner Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 468 25.0 18.7 31
2002 577 29.0 19.9 27.8
2003 577 29.0 19.9 27.8
2004 676 31.0 21.8 28.5
2005 685 31.0 22.1 28
2006 659 31.0 21.3 24.2
2007 625 29.0 21.6 29.2
2008 624 31.0 20.1 26.6
2009 717 33.0 21.1 34.4
2010 707 33.0 21.4 32.2
2011 717 n/a n/a 31.1
2012 710 33.0 21.5 n/a
2013 771 33.0 23.3 41.5
2014 819 33.0 24.8 40
2015 803 33.0 24.3 38.9
2016 828 33.0 25.0 42.4
2017 836 33.0 25.3 37.8
2018 866 35.0 24.7 46.1
2019 911 36.0 25.3 45.6
2020 635 n/a n/a 45.7
2021 627 25.0 25.0 43.2
2022 575 23.8 24.1 47.8
2023 600 27.0 22.2 52.3

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 T. L. Waggoner Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 468 25.0 18.7 31
2002 577 29.0 19.9 27.8
2003 577 29.0 19.9 27.8
2004 676 31.0 21.8 28.5
2005 685 31.0 22.1 28
2006 659 31.0 21.3 24.2
2007 625 29.0 21.6 29.2
2008 624 31.0 20.1 26.6
2009 717 33.0 21.1 34.4
2010 707 33.0 21.4 32.2
2011 717 n/a n/a 31.1
2012 710 33.0 21.5 n/a
2013 771 33.0 23.3 41.5
2014 819 33.0 24.8 40
2015 803 33.0 24.3 38.9
2016 828 33.0 25.0 42.4
2017 836 33.0 25.3 37.8
2018 866 35.0 24.7 46.1
2019 911 36.0 25.3 45.6
2020 635 n/a n/a 45.7
2021 627 25.0 25.0 43.2
2022 575 23.8 24.1 47.8
2023 600 27.0 22.2 52.3

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

T. L. Waggoner Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201298.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%99.0%99.0%100.0%99.0%99.0%
201399.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201499.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%
201599.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%100.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201696.0%1.0%1.0%3.0%97.0%99.0%99.0%97.0%96.0%
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%98.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%
2019≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
202098.5%0.0%1.5%98.5%
202196.2%0.0%1.9%98.1%98.1%97.1%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on T. L. Waggoner 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 2175th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2030th of 5874 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (T. L. Waggoner Elementary)60.654.7
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Imperial Unified)53.549
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (T. L. Waggoner Elementary)61.353.8
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Imperial Unified)51.250.6
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (T. L. Waggoner Elementary)53.143.5
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Imperial Unified)54.145.6
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (T. L. Waggoner Elementary)4047.8
 7.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Imperial Unified)42.848.4
 5.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (T. L. Waggoner Elementary)55.650
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Imperial Unified)57.443.1
 14.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (T. L. Waggoner Elementary)37.533.7
 3.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Imperial Unified)39.229.2
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (T. L. Waggoner Elementary)29.433.7
 4.3%
   5th Grade Science (Imperial Unified)3026.8
 3.2%
   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 Students911600
 34.1%
African American70
 100%
American Indian00
Asian167
 56.3%
Hispanic788542
 31.2%
Pacific Islander11
White8642
 51.2%
Two or More Races138
 38.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.6%52.3%
 6.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about T. L. Waggoner Elementary

T. L. Waggoner Elementary ranks 2307th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend T. L. Waggoner Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Frank M. Wright Middle
High : Imperial High

Students at T. L. Waggoner Elementary are 90% Hispanic, 7% White, 1% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 600 students attended T. L. Waggoner Elementary.


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