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Fletcher Walker Elementary

Summary:

Fletcher Walker Elementary is a public K-8 school in Westwood, California, with an enrollment of 89 students. The school faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, lower-than-average test scores, and a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Fletcher Walker Elementary's chronic absenteeism rates have ranged from 28.9% to 40.2% in recent years, which is much higher than the state average and nearby schools like Chester Elementary and Greenville Elementary. The school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are also lower than state and district averages, with particularly weak performance in 5th and 6th-grade Math. Additionally, Fletcher Walker Elementary has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.67% to 80%, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools.

The school's performance has declined over time, with its statewide ranking dropping from 2267 out of 5614 California elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 4745 out of 5862 in 2023-2024. The school's performance for specific subgroups, such as White students and low-socioeconomic status students, is also concerning, with the school ranking 2298 out of 2726 California elementary schools for White students in 2021-2022. While the nearby Plumas Unified schools also face challenges, Fletcher Walker Elementary generally performs worse on key metrics like test scores and student-teacher ratio compared to Westwood Unified district schools.


Detail:

Public K-8

 Fourth and Greenwood Sts.
       Westwood, CA  96137

(530) 256-3295

District: Westwood Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4745th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,920 Help


Students who attend Fletcher Walker Elementary usually attend:

High:    Westwood High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  89

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.8%
Hispanic:
16.9%
American Indian:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fletcher Walker Elementary ranks worse than 80.9% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.28. (See more...)
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Compare Details Fletcher Walker Elementary ranks better than 51.4% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.61. (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 Racial makeup is: White (70.8%), Hispanic (16.9%), American Indian (9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fletcher Walker Elementary is 14.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fletcher Walker Elementary is $8,920.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Fletcher Walker Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Fletcher Walker Elementary 1349th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Fletcher Walker Elementary in the ranking list.)

Westwood Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Westwood Unified 1085th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fletcher Walker Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Fletcher Walker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 31.24 3170th 4809 34.1%
2005 26.49 3519th 4822 27.0%
2006 37.43 2861st 4818 40.6%
2007 54.28 2094th 5113 59.0%
2008 29.39 3637th 5113 28.9%
2009 17.31 4602nd 5193 11.4%
2010 30.24 3832nd 5314 27.9%
2011 6.97 5303rd 5377 1.4%
2012 24.59 4341st 5390 19.5%
2013 23.59 4488th 5530 18.8%
2015 41.90 2911th 5611 48.1%
2016 54.50 2267th 5614 59.6%
2018 35.77 3418th 5662 39.6%
2019 40.87 3142nd 5789 45.7%
2021 23.84 1077th 1417 24.0%
2022 37.74 3246th 5883 44.8%
2023 43.98 2888th 5874 50.8%
2024 21.28 4745th 5862 19.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Fletcher Walker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.74 753rd 1110 32.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Fletcher Walker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 18.97 2298th 2726 15.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Fletcher Walker Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 43.61 1349th 2777 51.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Fletcher Walker Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 281 1 2 22 10 n/a n/a 0 316
1989 288 2 4 28 17 n/a n/a 0 339
1990 294 2 3 33 13 n/a n/a 0 345
1991 314 1 6 22 9 n/a n/a 0 352
1992 328 8 4 21 5 n/a n/a 0 366
1993 332 4 7 23 4 n/a n/a 0 370
1994 299 1 5 8 3 n/a n/a 0 316
1995 284 0 5 10 9 n/a n/a 0 308
1996 284 0 5 10 9 n/a n/a 0 308
1997 252 0 1 21 18 n/a n/a 0 292
1998 248 0 2 29 13 n/a n/a 0 292
1999 263 0 4 11 11 n/a n/a 0 289
2000 233 0 4 13 13 n/a n/a 7 270
2001 219 1 4 16 13 n/a n/a 0 253
2002 206 1 1 21 7 n/a n/a 0 236
2003 206 1 1 21 7 n/a n/a 0 236
2004 179 2 2 21 7 n/a n/a 0 211
2005 151 2 0 19 14 n/a n/a 0 186
2006 158 2 1 17 8 n/a n/a 0 186
2007 153 2 9 19 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2008 146 5 1 19 5 n/a n/a 0 176
2009 123 3 0 16 9 2 0 0 153
2010 124 4 0 25 5 1 0 0 159
2011 105 1 0 19 5 1 0 0 131
2012 106 1 0 21 6 0 0 0 134
2013 111 1 0 17 5 0 0 0 134
2014 98 1 0 13 6 0 0 0 118
2015 87 0 0 11 7 0 0 0 105
2016 90 3 0 9 5 0 1 0 108
2017 74 4 2 5 6 0 1 0 92
2018 69 4 0 6 6 0 2 0 87
2019 58 3 0 9 8 0 1 0 79
2020 64 1 0 9 9 0 2 0 85
2021 64 1 0 12 7 0 1 0 85
2022 55 1 0 12 6 0 1 0 75
2023 63 1 0 15 8 0 2 0 89

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 Fletcher Walker Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 316 15.0 21.0 n/a
1989 339 15.1 22.4 n/a
1990 345 15.5 22.2 n/a
1991 352 15.4 22.8 n/a
1992 366 15.6 23.4 41.8
1993 370 15.1 24.5 43
1994 316 15.0 21.1 45.6
1995 308 15.0 20.5 53.9
1996 308 15.0 20.5 53.9
1997 292 15.0 19.5 54.8
1998 292 16.0 18.3 63.4
1999 289 16.0 18.1 64
2000 270 16.5 16.4 66.5
2001 253 16.6 15.2 66.8
2002 236 13.7 17.2 67.4
2003 236 13.7 17.2 67.4
2004 211 13.1 16.1 63.5
2005 186 11.6 16.0 62.9
2006 186 10.6 17.5 60.8
2007 183 11.7 15.6 67.8
2008 176 8.7 20.2 70.5
2009 153 7.6 17.6 71.2
2010 159 6.0 26.5 62.3
2011 131 n/a n/a 67.9
2012 134 7.0 19.1 n/a
2013 134 8.0 16.7 75.4
2014 118 5.9 20.0 69.5
2015 105 5.0 21.0 74.3
2016 108 4.0 27.0 64.8
2017 92 3.0 30.6 76.1
2018 87 3.0 29.0 73.6
2019 79 3.9 19.8 68.4
2020 85 n/a n/a 77.6
2021 85 3.9 21.3 80
2022 75 5.0 15.0 62.7
2023 89 6.0 14.8 79.8

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 Fletcher Walker Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 316 15.0 21.0 n/a
1989 339 15.1 22.4 n/a
1990 345 15.5 22.2 n/a
1991 352 15.4 22.8 n/a
1992 366 15.6 23.4 41.8
1993 370 15.1 24.5 43
1994 316 15.0 21.1 45.6
1995 308 15.0 20.5 53.9
1996 308 15.0 20.5 53.9
1997 292 15.0 19.5 54.8
1998 292 16.0 18.3 63.4
1999 289 16.0 18.1 64
2000 270 16.5 16.4 66.5
2001 253 16.6 15.2 66.8
2002 236 13.7 17.2 67.4
2003 236 13.7 17.2 67.4
2004 211 13.1 16.1 63.5
2005 186 11.6 16.0 62.9
2006 186 10.6 17.5 60.8
2007 183 11.7 15.6 67.8
2008 176 8.7 20.2 70.5
2009 153 7.6 17.6 71.2
2010 159 6.0 26.5 62.3
2011 131 n/a n/a 67.9
2012 134 7.0 19.1 n/a
2013 134 8.0 16.7 75.4
2014 118 5.9 20.0 69.5
2015 105 5.0 21.0 74.3
2016 108 4.0 27.0 64.8
2017 92 3.0 30.6 76.1
2018 87 3.0 29.0 73.6
2019 79 3.9 19.8 68.4
2020 85 n/a n/a 77.6
2021 85 3.9 21.3 80
2022 75 5.0 15.0 62.7
2023 89 6.0 14.8 79.8

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

Fletcher Walker Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201283.0%0.0%0.0%17.0%89.0%100.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%
201379.0%0.0%0.0%21.0%86.0%100.0%100.0%79.0%93.0%
201471.0%0.0%0.0%29.0%71.0%76.0%82.0%76.0%71.0%
201575.0%6.0%0.0%19.0%75.0%88.0%88.0%75.0%75.0%
201689.0%0.0%11.0%0.0%89.0%89.0%89.0%89.0%89.0%
2017≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,920

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fletcher Walker 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 3142nd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2888th of 5874 Elementary schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fletcher Walker Elementary)29.436.4
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Westwood Unified)29.436.4
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fletcher Walker Elementary)41.218.2
 23%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Westwood Unified)41.218.2
 23%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fletcher Walker Elementary)54.612.5
 42.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Westwood Unified)54.612.5
 42.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fletcher Walker Elementary)54.618.8
 35.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Westwood Unified)54.618.8
 35.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fletcher Walker Elementary)41.754.6
 12.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Westwood Unified)41.754.6
 12.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fletcher Walker Elementary)2545.5
 20.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Westwood Unified)2545.5
 20.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Fletcher Walker Elementary)33.318.2
 15.2%
   5th Grade Science (Westwood Unified)33.318.2
 15.2%
   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 Students7989
 12.7%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian88
Asian00
Hispanic915
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White5863
 8.6%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.4%79.8%
 11.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fletcher Walker Elementary

Students at Fletcher Walker Elementary are 71% White, 17% Hispanic, 9% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 89 students attended Fletcher Walker Elementary.

Fletcher Walker Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.1% of California elementary schools.

Students who attend Fletcher Walker Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Westwood High


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