Kirkwood Elementary

Summary:

Kirkwood Elementary is a public K-8 school in Corning, California, serving a student population of 102. The school has seen a gradual increase in its Hispanic student population, rising from 21.57% in 2022-2023 to 26% in 2020-2021, and has consistently maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years.

One of Kirkwood Elementary's key strengths is its relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 1.9% to 6.9% over the past few years, which is significantly lower than nearby schools like Mill Street Elementary (25.0%), Woodson Elementary (20.2%), and Fairview Elementary (10.6%). Additionally, Kirkwood Elementary's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally higher than the state averages, particularly in Mathematics, where the school outperforms the state in most grade levels and subject areas.

Compared to nearby schools, Kirkwood Elementary stands out with its lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (45.1%) compared to schools like Fairview Elementary (85.25%), Olive View Elementary (87.55%), and West Street Elementary (88.89%). However, the school's higher percentage of White students (78.43%) compared to the more diverse student populations at nearby schools may be an interesting factor to explore in terms of the educational experience and outcomes for students.

Detail:

Public K-8

2049 Kirkwood Rd.
Corning, CA 96021-9719

(530) 824-7773

District: Kirkwood Elementary

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,954

Students who attend Kirkwood Elementary usually attend:

High:

Corning High

Student/teacher ratio: 20.4

Number of students: 102

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.4%

Hispanic:

21.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kirkwood Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.44. (See more...)

Compare Details Kirkwood Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.49. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.4%), Hispanic (21.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kirkwood Elementary is 20.4. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kirkwood Elementary is $9,954.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Kirkwood Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2011	52.49	2450^th	5377	54.4%
2012	58.07	2156^th	5390	60.0%
2015	52.54	2315^th	5611	58.7%
2016	68.58	1589^th	5614	71.7%
2017	54.86	2280^th	5692	59.9%
2018	83.96	944^th	5662	83.3%
2019	63.97	1884^th	5789	67.5%
2021	52.38	616^th	1417	56.5%
2022	52.44	2419^th	5883	58.9%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Kirkwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2011	77.89	341^st	2236	84.7%
2022	87.44	333^rd	2740	87.8%
2023	30.49	1800^th	2802	35.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Kirkwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	78.08	281^st	1555	81.9%

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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.

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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kirkwood Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	29	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	29
1989	27	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	30
1990	27	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	33
1991	31	9	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	40
1992	27	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	33
1993	24	0	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	36
1994	28	0	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	44
1995	31	0	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	40
1996	31	0	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	40
1997	30	1	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	38
1998	27	0	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	37
1999	31	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	37
2000	33	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	36
2001	28	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	33
2002	25	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	27
2003	25	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	27
2004	27	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	30
2005	30	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	31
2006	27	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	32
2007	44	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	49
2008	55	1	n/a	8	n/a	n/a	n/a	64
2009	62	1	0	13	0	0	2	78
2010	65	1	2	15	1	0	2	86
2011	62	0	0	15	2	0	11	90
2012	53	0	0	23	0	0	11	87
2013	66	0	0	21	0	0	10	97
2014	64	0	0	23	0	0	7	94
2015	63	0	0	21	1	0	6	91
2016	66	0	0	23	1	0	8	98
2017	68	0	1	30	1	0	4	104
2018	65	0	1	29	1	0	1	97
2019	65	0	1	28	1	0	1	96
2020	68	0	1	28	1	0	1	99
2021	71	0	0	26	0	1	2	100
2022	75	0	0	24	0	0	0	99
2023	80	0	0	22	0	0	0	102

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 Kirkwood Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	29	2.0	14.5	n/a
1989	30	1.9	15.7	n/a
1990	33	2.0	16.5	n/a
1991	40	2.0	20.0	n/a
1992	33	2.0	16.5	n/a
1993	36	2.5	14.4	0
1994	44	2.5	17.6	31.8
1995	40	2.0	20.0	30
1996	40	2.0	20.0	30
1997	38	2.0	19.0	44.7
1998	37	2.0	18.5	48.6
1999	37	2.0	18.5	40.5
2000	36	2.0	18.0	50
2001	33	2.0	16.5	54.5
2002	27	2.0	13.5	48.1
2003	27	2.0	13.5	48.1
2004	30	2.0	15.0	46.7
2005	31	2.0	15.5	58.1
2006	32	2.0	16.0	71.9
2007	49	3.0	16.3	42.9
2008	64	4.0	16.0	48.4
2009	78	4.0	19.5	41
2010	86	4.0	21.5	51.2
2011	90	n/a	n/a	53.3
2012	87	4.0	21.7	n/a
2013	97	5.0	19.4	39.2
2014	94	5.0	18.8	45.7
2015	91	4.0	22.7	48.4
2016	98	5.0	19.6	48
2017	104	5.0	20.8	53.8
2018	97	5.0	19.4	62.9
2019	96	5.0	19.2	58.3
2020	99	n/a	n/a	54.5
2021	100	5.0	20.0	55
2022	99	5.0	19.8	47.5
2023	102	5.0	20.4	45.1

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 Kirkwood Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	29	2.0	14.5	n/a
1989	30	1.9	15.7	n/a
1990	33	2.0	16.5	n/a
1991	40	2.0	20.0	n/a
1992	33	2.0	16.5	n/a
1993	36	2.5	14.4	0
1994	44	2.5	17.6	31.8
1995	40	2.0	20.0	30
1996	40	2.0	20.0	30
1997	38	2.0	19.0	44.7
1998	37	2.0	18.5	48.6
1999	37	2.0	18.5	40.5
2000	36	2.0	18.0	50
2001	33	2.0	16.5	54.5
2002	27	2.0	13.5	48.1
2003	27	2.0	13.5	48.1
2004	30	2.0	15.0	46.7
2005	31	2.0	15.5	58.1
2006	32	2.0	16.0	71.9
2007	49	3.0	16.3	42.9
2008	64	4.0	16.0	48.4
2009	78	4.0	19.5	41
2010	86	4.0	21.5	51.2
2011	90	n/a	n/a	53.3
2012	87	4.0	21.7	n/a
2013	97	5.0	19.4	39.2
2014	94	5.0	18.8	45.7
2015	91	4.0	22.7	48.4
2016	98	5.0	19.6	48
2017	104	5.0	20.8	53.8
2018	97	5.0	19.4	62.9
2019	96	5.0	19.2	58.3
2020	99	n/a	n/a	54.5
2021	100	5.0	20.0	55
2022	99	5.0	19.8	47.5
2023	102	5.0	20.4	45.1

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

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Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Conditional	Polio	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	MMR
2012	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%
2013	57.0%	21.0%	0.0%	21.0%	57.0%	79.0%	71.0%	57.0%	57.0%
2014	93.0%	7.0%	0.0%	0.0%	93.0%	93.0%	93.0%	93.0%	93.0%
2016	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kirkwood Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$9,954

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kirkwood 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 1884^th of 5789 Elementary schools	Ranks 2419^th of 5883 Elementary schools	8.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Kirkwood Elementary)	63.6	42.9	20.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Kirkwood Elementary)	63.6	42.9	20.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.7	47.1	4.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kirkwood Elementary)	63.6	42.9	20.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kirkwood Elementary)	63.6	42.9	20.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (California)	38	31.6	6.4%
5th Grade Science (Kirkwood Elementary)	63.6	42.9	20.8%
5th Grade Science (Kirkwood Elementary)	63.6	42.9	20.8%
5th Grade Science (California)	31.7	31.2	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	96	102	6.3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	28	22	21.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	65	80	23.1%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.3%	45.1%	13.2%

Schools Near Kirkwood Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Total
Kirkwood Elementary	Public	K-8	2049 Kirkwood Rd.	Corning	96021	Tehama County	Kirkwood Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 824-7773	102	5	20.4	45.1%	80 (78.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (21.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			41.2	0.0				6.7		31.3	15.4				40.0		39.1							$9,954
Columbia Academy	Public	K-8	1785 Columbia Ave.	Corning	96021	Tehama County	Corning Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 824-7797	11	1	9.6	81.8%	8 (72.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										0.0							9.1							$31,041
Olive View Elementary	Public	K-6	1402 Fig St.	Corning	96021	Tehama County	Corning Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 824-7715	546	23	23.7	87.5%	102 (18.7%)	1 (0.2%)	434 (79.5%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	17.9	5029^th of 5862 public elementary schools	14.2%		19.5	4917^th of 5874 public elementary schools	16.3%	112	10.0		10.0	14.6	30.0	19.1	23.3			21.5	24.7	28.9	10.0	16.7			21.3	95.9	96.9			96.9	96.9	$10,589
West Street Elementary	Public	K-6	900 West St.	Corning	96021	Tehama County	Corning Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 824-7705	324	14	23.1	88.9%	86 (26.5%)	2 (0.6%)	225 (69.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	23.9	4473^rd of 5862 public elementary schools	23.7%		20.4	4816^th of 5874 public elementary schools	18.0%	343	18.8		18.8	20.5	22.2	31.9				24.8	34.1	31.5	14.6				26.7							$11,650
Woodson Elementary	Public	K-6	N 150 Toomes Ave.	Corning	96021	Tehama County	Corning Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 824-7720	585	25	23.4	89.9%	143 (24.4%)	1 (0.2%)	408 (69.7%)	8 (1.4%)	10 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.4%)	19.9	4866^th of 5862 public elementary schools	17.0%		15.3	5297^th of 5874 public elementary schools	9.8%	431	15.4		15.4	24.7	28.6	22.7	11.8			22.7	27.6	28.8	19.7	5.9			21.8	95.9			95.9		97.3	$9,830
Capay Joint Union Elementary	Public	K-8	7504 Cutting Ave.	Orland	95963	Glenn County	Capay Joint Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 865-1222	185	9	20.5	45.9%	106 (57.3%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (41.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	66.2	1766^th of 5862 public elementary schools	69.9%		65.9	1760^th of 5874 public elementary schools	70.0%	6	42.9	57.1	48.6	70.0	45.5	61.9	47.1	52.9	50.0	55.0	80.0	36.4	38.1	29.4	23.5	28.6	40.5
Lake Elementary	Public	K-8	4672 County Road North	Orland	95963	Glenn County	Lake Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 865-1255	185	9	20.9	43.2%	120 (64.9%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (32.4%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	69.9	1599^th of 5862 public elementary schools	72.7%		58	2143^rd of 5874 public elementary schools	63.5%	544	50.0	5.0	27.5	59.1	50.0	70.0	70.0	89.5	55.0	64.8	86.4	29.2	42.1	25.0	47.4	30.0	43.6
Mill Street Elementary	Public	K-2	102 Second St.	Orland	95963	Glenn County	Orland Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 865-1240	509	22	23.4	79.4%	138 (27.1%)	0 (0.0%)	346 (68.0%)	8 (1.6%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)								(n/a)																		93.6		98.4	94.7	97.9	98.4	$10,805
Vina Elementary	Public	1-8	7th and D Sts.	Vina	96092	Tehama County	Los Molinos Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 839-2182	79	4	20.2	63.3%	45 (57.0%)	1 (1.3%)	28 (35.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	78.8	1207^th of 5862 public elementary schools	79.4%		83.2	1043^rd of 5874 public elementary schools	82.2%	164	45.5		36.8		83.3	45.5		75.0		70.2		100.0	45.5		68.8		65.2
Richfield Elementary	Public	K-8	23875 River Rd.	Corning	96021	Tehama County	Richfield Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 824-3354	238	10	23.8	42.0%	114 (47.9%)	0 (0.0%)	114 (47.9%)	5 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	49	2608^th of 5862 public elementary schools	55.5%		64.9	1801^st of 5874 public elementary schools	69.3%	807	25.0	25.0	25.0	40.0	54.6	45.8	46.2	57.7	32.1	45.7	42.3	43.5	29.2	26.9	39.3	21.4	33.6							$8,046

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How many students attend Kirkwood Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 102 students attended Kirkwood Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Kirkwood Elementary attend?

Students who attend Kirkwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Corning High

What is the racial makeup of Kirkwood Elementary?

Students at Kirkwood Elementary are 78% White, 22% Hispanic.

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