Central Union Elementary
Kings County school performance
Central Union Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 73rd percentile among California school districts.
54.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 47.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
| Current Reading Proficiency | 54.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 47.1% |
| District Reading Rank | 295 / 977 (70th percentile) |
| District Math Rank | 225 / 977 (77th percentile) |
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Spend per Student | $21,863 |
| Schools in District | 4 |
| Student Enrollment | 1,508 |
| Low-Income Students | 595 (39.5%) |
| English Learners | 147 (9.7%) |
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CAASPPTest score trends
Reading rose 1.2 points from last year and rose 8.2 points over the full period. Math rose 3.3 points from last year and rose 6.1 points over the full period.
•Math +6.1 percentage pointsBoard Members
| name | elected | up for re-election |
|---|---|---|
Ceil Howe, III President | N/A | 2026This year! |
Megan Newton Clerk | 2024 | 2028 |
Jeffrey Gilcrease Board Member | N/A | 2026This year! |
Sarah Strait Board Member | N/A | 2026This year! |
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Reading Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students trail other students by 23.1 points in reading. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 57.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students trail other students by 19.6 points in math. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 51.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
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Schools in this district, color-coded by reading proficiency.
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How does Central Union Elementary rank in California?
Central Union Elementary ranks No. 295 of 977 in reading and No. 225 of 977 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare districts across all district types.
How much do results vary between Central Union Elementary’s schools?
Among the 3 schools serving K–8, proficiency ranges from 26.4% to 68.4% in reading and 21.5% to 59.4% in math.
See the district’s schoolsAre results improving across Central Union Elementary’s schools?
Over 2024–2026, reading proficiency rose at 4 of 4 schools with results covering that full period; math rose at 3 of 4.
Compare school trendsHow do low-income students in Central Union Elementary compare with other districts?
Low-income reading proficiency is 41.4%, compared with 37.6% at a typical California elementary district. In math, it is 36.0%, compared with 28.2%.
See student-group resultsWhich districts should I compare with Central Union Elementary?
Elementary districts in Kings County. Peers have the closest enrollment sizes.
| District | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Central Union ElementaryThis district | 47.1% | 54.3% |
| Kit Carson Union Elementary | 17.0% | 34.8% |
| Pioneer Union Elementary | 36.9% | 56.1% |
How we compare low-income results
“Typical” is the median across 444 California elementary districts with 2026 results, a reported low-income population, and at least 20 low-income tested students in each subject. Each district counts once. This compares proficiency for low-income students, rather than the gap between income groups.
