KARL F. CLEMENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Karl F. Clemens Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wasco Union Elementary school district, located in Wasco, CA with about 568 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 28 teachers, Karl F. Clemens Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Karl F. Clemens Elementary School is a public school located in Wasco, California, serving students in grades TK through 5. As part of the Wasco Union Elementary School District, the school is situated in a tight-knit agricultural community and focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to a diverse student population. The school’s environment is generally oriented toward supporting early childhood development and fostering core literacy and numeracy skills necessary for students to transition into middle school.

The school is deeply integrated into the Wasco community, often serving as a central hub for local families. Like many schools in the region, Karl F. Clemens prioritizes inclusive education and works to provide various support services to meet the diverse linguistic and socioeconomic needs of its students. By maintaining a focus on traditional elementary education, the school aims to create a safe, structured learning environment that encourages both academic growth and social-emotional development for its young learners.

For more information, contact Karl F. Clemens Elementary at (661) 758-7120 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.