Serving 675 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Wawona K-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wawona K-8's student population of 675 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
675 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wawona K-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wawona K-8 is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8235 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Fresno Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wawona K-8's ranking?
Wawona K-8 is ranked #8235 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Wawona K-8?
675 students attend Wawona K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Wawona K-8 students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wawona K-8?
Wawona K-8 has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wawona K-8 offer ?
Wawona K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Wawona K-8 part of?
Wawona K-8 is part of Fresno Unified School District.
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