Kern Avenue Elementary

www.mcfarlandusd.com/kaes/

711 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

711

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kern Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	686
Black	2
Asian	8
Two or More	5

Hispanic
686 (96.5 %)
White
10 (1.4 %)
Asian
8 (1.1 %)
Two or More
5 (0.7 %)
Black
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	McFarland Unified
Phone:	(661)792-3033
Website:	http://www.mcfarlandusd.com/kaes/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	711
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	553
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 130

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 98

Grade 6 90

Grade 7 4

Grade 8 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kern Avenue Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	130
Grade 1	94
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	108
Grade 4	104
Grade 5	98
Grade 6	90
Grade 7	4
Grade 8	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kern Avenue Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	331	46.6%
Male	380	53.4%

Elementary School K - 5th