KERN AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Kern Avenue Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the McFarland Unified school district, located in McFarland, CA with about 707 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Kern Avenue Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Kern Avenue Elementary School, located in McFarland, California, is part of the McFarland Unified School District. The school serves the local community by providing foundational education for students, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As a public institution, it functions as a central hub for families in the area, aiming to prepare its student body for success in their transition to middle school and beyond through a curriculum aligned with state standards.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of McFarland, fostering a close-knit environment where staff and educators work to support the unique needs of their diverse student population. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with parents and guardians regarding academic calendars, district resources, and extracurricular opportunities. By prioritizing a supportive learning atmosphere, Kern Avenue Elementary strives to cultivate a positive educational experience that encourages lifelong learning within the McFarland community.

For more information, contact Kern Avenue Elementary at (661) 792-3033 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

356 W. Kern Ave.
McFarland, CA 93250-1351
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KERN AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in McFarland, CA with about 707 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
McFarland Unified
Total Students:
707
Teachers:
26.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 707 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KERN AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
97.7%
White
1.7%
Asian
0.4%
Black or African American
0.1%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.