Wesley Gaines

Summary:

Wesley Gaines is an elementary school in Paramount, CA, serving 335 students in grades K-4. It is part of the Paramount Unified School District, which is ranked 961 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wesley Gaines outperforms the Paramount Unified School District and the state of California in several academic areas, with higher percentages of students proficient or better in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. The school particularly excels in certain student subgroups, ranking in the top 25% of California elementary schools for Hispanic students, English Language Learner students, and Low Socio-Economic Status students in these subjects. However, Wesley Gaines has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.3% in 2017-2018 to 52.4% in 2021-2022, which is a concerning trend that requires further investigation and intervention.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Paramount Unified School District, Wesley Gaines generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement. However, the nearby McKinley Elementary and Grant Elementary schools, which are part of the Long Beach Unified School District, perform better than Wesley Gaines in several academic areas, despite serving a similar demographic of students. Additionally, Wesley Gaines has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 87.03% to 91.34% over the past three school years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.


Detail:

Public K-4

 7340 East Jackson St.
       Paramount, CA  90723-4809


(562) 602-8012

District: Paramount Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2411th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $4,559 Help


Students who attend Wesley Gaines usually attend:

Middle:    Leona Jackson
High:    Paramount High

Student/teacher ratio:  20.9 Help
Number of students:  335

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.6%
African American:
5.1%
Asian:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.3% Help


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Compare Details Wesley Gaines ranks better than 58.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Paramount Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.72. (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 Wesley Gaines has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Paramount Unified School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.6%), African American (5.1%), Asian (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wesley Gaines is 20.9, which is the 2nd best among 11 elementary schools in the Paramount Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wesley Gaines is $4,559, which is the 3rd highest among 11 elementary schools in the Paramount Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wesley Gaines:

SchoolDigger ranks Wesley Gaines 2411th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Wesley Gaines in the ranking list.)

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Paramount Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Paramount Unified 961st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wesley Gaines

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Rank History for all students at Wesley Gaines

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 15.82 4285th 4809 10.9%
2024 52.72 2411th 5862 58.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wesley Gaines

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.15 570th 3160 82.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wesley Gaines

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.34 1390th 5511 74.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Wesley Gaines

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.75 2932nd 5605 47.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Wesley Gaines

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 63.14 1833rd 5636 67.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wesley Gaines

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 71.69 1113th 5102 78.2%
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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 Wesley Gaines

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 114 133 44 426 5 n/a n/a 0 722
1989 110 119 34 485 5 n/a n/a 0 753
1990 106 134 33 549 4 n/a n/a 0 826
1991 81 120 36 574 6 n/a n/a 0 817
1992 77 144 45 598 8 n/a n/a 0 872
1993 65 151 40 607 4 n/a n/a 0 867
1994 62 132 37 661 2 n/a n/a 0 894
1995 60 146 46 827 1 n/a n/a 0 1080
1996 60 146 46 827 1 n/a n/a 0 1080
1997 54 216 23 701 3 n/a n/a 0 997
1998 63 274 23 811 3 n/a n/a 0 1174
1999 50 326 27 841 5 n/a n/a 0 1249
2000 34 306 24 877 7 n/a n/a 6 1254
2001 31 253 29 868 6 n/a n/a 0 1187
2002 19 180 16 862 7 n/a n/a 0 1084
2003 19 180 16 862 7 n/a n/a 0 1084
2004 20 144 33 883 9 n/a n/a 0 1089
2005 9 60 20 489 6 n/a n/a 0 584
2006 9 29 15 351 6 n/a n/a 0 410
2007 10 41 10 339 6 n/a n/a 0 406
2008 13 26 4 345 4 n/a n/a 0 392
2009 12 26 5 364 2 0 2 0 411
2010 5 24 9 380 0 0 5 0 423
2011 5 26 5 398 0 0 3 0 437
2012 4 30 7 406 0 1 1 0 449
2013 3 33 4 420 2 1 0 0 463
2014 1 35 4 413 1 1 3 0 458
2015 2 29 5 401 0 1 2 0 440
2016 1 26 4 376 0 0 5 0 412
2017 1 26 2 398 0 0 5 0 432
2018 5 29 1 390 0 0 5 0 430
2019 6 37 4 390 0 1 10 0 448
2020 2 35 4 359 0 0 8 0 408
2021 3 32 7 316 0 1 11 0 370
2022 2 26 8 256 0 1 7 0 300
2023 2 17 10 300 0 2 4 0 335

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 Wesley Gaines

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 722 26.0 27.7 n/a
1989 753 27.9 26.9 n/a
1990 826 28.0 29.5 n/a
1991 817 34.0 24.0 n/a
1992 872 34.6 25.2 67.7
1993 867 32.0 27.1 68.9
1994 894 31.0 28.8 68.3
1995 1080 39.0 27.7 78.1
1996 1080 39.0 27.7 78.1
1997 997 44.0 22.7 85.8
1998 1174 54.0 21.7 67.5
1999 1249 55.0 22.7 86.8
2000 1254 56.0 22.4 81.7
2001 1187 55.0 21.6 85.1
2002 1084 50.0 21.7 91.2
2003 1084 50.0 21.7 91.2
2004 1089 48.0 22.7 90.7
2005 584 33.0 17.7 0
2006 410 23.0 17.8 88.5
2007 406 23.0 17.7 78.1
2008 392 26.0 15.1 94.1
2009 411 22.0 15.8 91.5
2010 423 21.0 20.1 92.7
2011 437 n/a n/a 96.6
2012 449 16.0 28.0 n/a
2013 463 15.5 29.8 18.8
2014 458 14.5 31.5 96.3
2015 440 16.0 27.5 95
2016 412 16.0 25.7 94.9
2017 432 18.0 24.0 93.5
2018 430 19.0 22.6 94.4
2019 448 20.0 22.4 95.1
2020 408 n/a n/a 92.6
2021 370 18.0 20.5 87
2022 300 16.0 18.7 90.7
2023 335 16.0 20.9 91.3

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 Wesley Gaines

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 722 26.0 27.7 n/a
1989 753 27.9 26.9 n/a
1990 826 28.0 29.5 n/a
1991 817 34.0 24.0 n/a
1992 872 34.6 25.2 67.7
1993 867 32.0 27.1 68.9
1994 894 31.0 28.8 68.3
1995 1080 39.0 27.7 78.1
1996 1080 39.0 27.7 78.1
1997 997 44.0 22.7 85.8
1998 1174 54.0 21.7 67.5
1999 1249 55.0 22.7 86.8
2000 1254 56.0 22.4 81.7
2001 1187 55.0 21.6 85.1
2002 1084 50.0 21.7 91.2
2003 1084 50.0 21.7 91.2
2004 1089 48.0 22.7 90.7
2005 584 33.0 17.7 0
2006 410 23.0 17.8 88.5
2007 406 23.0 17.7 78.1
2008 392 26.0 15.1 94.1
2009 411 22.0 15.8 91.5
2010 423 21.0 20.1 92.7
2011 437 n/a n/a 96.6
2012 449 16.0 28.0 n/a
2013 463 15.5 29.8 18.8
2014 458 14.5 31.5 96.3
2015 440 16.0 27.5 95
2016 412 16.0 25.7 94.9
2017 432 18.0 24.0 93.5
2018 430 19.0 22.6 94.4
2019 448 20.0 22.4 95.1
2020 408 n/a n/a 92.6
2021 370 18.0 20.5 87
2022 300 16.0 18.7 90.7
2023 335 16.0 20.9 91.3

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

Wesley Gaines

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201299.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%99.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%
201398.0%1.0%0.0%2.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.0%99.0%
201498.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%100.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201698.0%1.0%0.0%1.0%98.0%99.0%99.0%98.0%99.0%
2017≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2018≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2019≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
202196.7%0.0%2.2%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wesley Gaines

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $4,559

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wesley Gaines

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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Wesley Gaines)42.452.5
 10.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Paramount Unified)41.138.2
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wesley Gaines)46.556.8
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Paramount Unified)48.738.7
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students448335
 25.2%
African American3717
 54.1%
American Indian00
Asian410
 150%
Hispanic390300
 23.1%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White62
 66.7%
Two or More Races104
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.1%91.3%
 3.7%


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Students who attend Wesley Gaines usually go on to attend:

Middle : Leona Jackson
High : Paramount High

Wesley Gaines ranks 2411th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 335 students attended Wesley Gaines.

Students at Wesley Gaines are 90% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Asian, 1% Two or more races.


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