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California Avenue Elementary School

Summary:

California Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Uniondale Union Free School District in Uniondale, New York, with a student population of 663 that is predominantly Hispanic (71.49%) and African American (26.09%).

Despite having a relatively high per-student spending of $24,412 and a low student-teacher ratio of 11:1, California Avenue Elementary School consistently underperforms academically compared to other schools in the district. The school's proficiency rates on New York State Assessments are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 34.41% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA, compared to 42.86% in the district and 44.89% statewide. This underperformance is likely exacerbated by the school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 63.05% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When comparing California Avenue Elementary School to nearby schools like Smith Street Elementary and Walnut Street Elementary, which serve similar student populations, it becomes clear that California Avenue is significantly underperforming. Additionally, the school's performance has declined over the past several years, with its SchoolDigger rating dropping from 3 stars to 2 stars. While the school's performance is better than the nearby Hempstead Union Free School District, both districts are struggling to meet the needs of their students, suggesting that more targeted interventions and support may be necessary to improve outcomes at California Avenue Elementary School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 236 California Ave
       Uniondale, NY  11553-1199

(516) 918-1851

District: Uniondale Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1557th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,412 Help


Students who attend California Avenue Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Uniondale High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  663

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
71.5%
African American:
26.1%
Asian:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details California Avenue Elementary School ranks worse than 63.8% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Uniondale Union Free School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details California Avenue Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Uniondale Union Free School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71.5%), African American (26.1%), Asian (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at California Avenue Elementary School is 11. 3 elementary schools in the Uniondale Union Free School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at California Avenue Elementary School is $24,412. 3 elementary schools in the Uniondale Union Free School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

California Avenue Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks California Avenue Elementary School 1557th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See California Avenue Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Uniondale Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Uniondale Union Free School District 579th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for California Avenue Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at California Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.08 514th 2206 76.7%
2007 59.06 1105th 2219 50.2%
2008 49.27 1378th 2227 38.1%
2009 55.70 1234th 2257 45.3%
2010 49.58 1301st 2263 42.5%
2011 47.50 1350th 2286 40.9%
2012 56.95 1121st 2320 51.7%
2013 41.51 1361st 2325 41.5%
2014 35.08 1598th 2345 31.9%
2015 41.22 1413th 2352 39.9%
2016 50.60 1176th 2366 50.3%
2017 46.38 1280th 2386 46.4%
2018 54.01 1092nd 2395 54.4%
2019 53.75 1073rd 2413 55.5%
2022 31.86 1714th 2434 29.6%
2023 35.94 1557th 2439 36.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at California Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.38 240th 938 74.4%
2019 57.39 233rd 860 72.9%
2022 31.52 737th 1027 28.2%
2023 54.55 309th 1001 69.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at California Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.58 1770th 2031 12.9%
2023 37.03 1188th 2016 41.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at California Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.63 612th 2045 70.1%
2019 64.58 557th 2032 72.6%
2022 33.38 1445th 2099 31.2%
2023 43.70 1077th 2041 47.2%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at California Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.21 874th 2338 62.6%
2019 57.27 962nd 2357 59.2%
2022 30.71 1739th 2401 27.6%
2023 38.58 1478th 2403 38.5%
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Rank History for Male students at California Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.53 1291st 2340 44.8%
2019 48.85 1163rd 2358 50.7%
2022 34.46 1614th 2400 32.8%
2023 34.41 1598th 2400 33.4%
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Rank History for African American students at California Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 57.25 342nd 936 63.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at California Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.10 473rd 1392 66.0%
2019 72.45 250th 1315 81.0%
2022 43.87 806th 1503 46.4%
2023 43.99 783rd 1429 45.2%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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 California Avenue Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 178 314 26 76 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1990 139 346 23 98 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1991 121 389 21 108 1 n/a n/a 0 640
1992 108 411 29 125 1 n/a n/a 0 674
1993 90 440 25 117 0 n/a n/a 0 672
1994 72 480 19 112 1 n/a n/a 0 684
1995 40 533 18 147 0 n/a n/a 0 738
1996 40 533 18 147 0 n/a n/a 0 738
1997 39 554 16 160 2 n/a n/a 0 771
1998 32 580 15 144 0 n/a n/a 0 771
1999 28 580 13 196 0 n/a n/a 0 817
2000 26 612 18 217 0 n/a n/a 0 873
2001 17 530 17 214 0 n/a n/a 0 778
2002 7 538 25 275 2 n/a n/a 0 847
2003 7 538 25 275 2 n/a n/a 0 847
2004 4 509 24 294 0 n/a n/a 0 831
2005 7 443 18 298 0 n/a n/a 0 766
2006 6 439 17 307 0 n/a n/a 0 769
2007 3 397 9 349 0 n/a n/a 9 767
2008 2 390 12 349 0 n/a n/a 5 758
2009 2 371 10 341 0 n/a n/a 17 741
2010 4 359 11 359 0 n/a n/a 16 749
2011 8 347 9 332 0 0 6 0 702
2012 5 334 16 360 2 5 7 0 729
2013 6 338 18 389 1 5 9 0 766
2014 10 317 15 410 1 0 7 0 760
2015 4 300 15 468 1 0 5 0 793
2016 3 287 11 500 2 0 5 0 808
2017 7 273 9 542 5 0 7 0 843
2018 10 262 7 577 0 0 8 0 864
2019 10 258 8 551 0 0 7 0 834
2020 9 237 10 533 1 0 8 0 798
2021 5 202 7 498 2 0 4 0 718
2022 5 192 3 482 2 0 4 0 688
2023 3 173 10 474 2 0 1 0 663

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 California Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 594 48.2 12.3 n/a
1990 606 49.5 12.2 n/a
1991 640 51.6 12.4 n/a
1992 674 48.4 13.9 n/a
1993 672 43.1 15.6 n/a
1994 684 42.1 16.2 27.2
1995 738 45.9 16.1 25.5
1996 738 45.9 16.1 25.5
1997 771 46.0 16.8 24.5
1998 771 46.0 16.8 28.7
1999 817 50.8 16.1 20.1
2000 873 51.9 16.8 35.3
2001 778 55.9 13.9 37.3
2002 847 61.2 13.8 40.1
2003 847 61.2 13.8 40.1
2004 831 n/a n/a n/a
2005 766 64.4 11.9 49
2006 769 64.0 12.0 58.9
2007 767 66.0 11.6 63.1
2008 758 66.0 11.5 49.3
2009 741 70.4 10.5 33.4
2010 749 73.4 10.2 50.3
2011 702 71.3 9.8 52
2012 729 63.9 11.4 64.3
2013 766 62.5 12.2 72.1
2014 760 65.0 11.6 65.4
2015 793 62.0 12.7 75
2016 808 67.0 12.0 76.4
2017 843 62.0 13.5 75.4
2018 864 63.0 13.7 67.2
2019 834 61.0 13.6 68.3
2020 798 67.0 11.9 59.1
2021 718 58.0 12.3 53.8
2022 688 52.6 13.0 56.4
2023 663 60.0 11.0 63

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 California Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 594 48.2 12.3 n/a
1990 606 49.5 12.2 n/a
1991 640 51.6 12.4 n/a
1992 674 48.4 13.9 n/a
1993 672 43.1 15.6 n/a
1994 684 42.1 16.2 27.2
1995 738 45.9 16.1 25.5
1996 738 45.9 16.1 25.5
1997 771 46.0 16.8 24.5
1998 771 46.0 16.8 28.7
1999 817 50.8 16.1 20.1
2000 873 51.9 16.8 35.3
2001 778 55.9 13.9 37.3
2002 847 61.2 13.8 40.1
2003 847 61.2 13.8 40.1
2004 831 n/a n/a n/a
2005 766 64.4 11.9 49
2006 769 64.0 12.0 58.9
2007 767 66.0 11.6 63.1
2008 758 66.0 11.5 49.3
2009 741 70.4 10.5 33.4
2010 749 73.4 10.2 50.3
2011 702 71.3 9.8 52
2012 729 63.9 11.4 64.3
2013 766 62.5 12.2 72.1
2014 760 65.0 11.6 65.4
2015 793 62.0 12.7 75
2016 808 67.0 12.0 76.4
2017 843 62.0 13.5 75.4
2018 864 63.0 13.7 67.2
2019 834 61.0 13.6 68.3
2020 798 67.0 11.9 59.1
2021 718 58.0 12.3 53.8
2022 688 52.6 13.0 56.4
2023 663 60.0 11.0 63

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.

Immunization Rates

California Avenue Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.1%0.4%0.1%99.2%99.3%99.5%99.5%99.2%99.2%99.5%
201498.7%0.4%0.1%99.4%99.4%99.5%99.5%99.4%98.8%99.5%
201599.1%0.5%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.4%99.5%99.3%
201697.7%0.6%0.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%98.4%99.0%98.9%
201798.1%0.7%0.1%98.9%99.1%99.1%99.1%98.6%99.1%98.7%
201897.8%0.5%0.1%98.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%98.8%99.2%99.3%
201998.3%0.0%0.0%98.8%99.4%99.4%99.4%98.7%99.0%98.8%
202099.0%0.0%99.6%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.5%99.4%99.2%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for California Avenue Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,863 (9.0%) $18,938 (91.0%) $20,802
2020 $1,424 (7.1%) $18,539 (92.9%) $19,963
2021 $717 (3.1%) $22,435 (96.9%) $23,152
2022 $1,744 (7.1%) $22,883 (92.9%) $24,628
2023 $2,396 (9.8%) $22,016 (90.2%) $24,412

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on California Avenue Elementary School

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 1073rd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1557th of 2439 Elementary schools
 19.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (California Avenue Elementary School)4434.4
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Uniondale Union Free School District)5442.9
 11.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (California Avenue Elementary School)5260.2
 8.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Uniondale Union Free School District)6063.3
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (California Avenue Elementary School)6728.6
 38.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Uniondale Union Free School District)4935.2
 13.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (California Avenue Elementary School)6529.9
 35.2%
   4th Grade Math (Uniondale Union Free School District)4442.9
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (California Avenue Elementary School)4032.9
 7.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Uniondale Union Free School District)4239
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (California Avenue Elementary School)4148.2
 7.2%
   5th Grade Math (Uniondale Union Free School District)4653.1
 7.1%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students834663
 20.5%
African American258173
 32.9%
American Indian02
Asian810
 25%
Hispanic551474
 14%
Pacific Islander00
White103
 70%
Two or More Races71
 85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.3%63%
 5.3%

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Students who attend California Avenue Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Uniondale High School

California Avenue Elementary School ranks 1557th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at California Avenue Elementary School are 71% Hispanic, 26% African American, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 663 students attended California Avenue Elementary School.


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