Great Western Elementary School

About Great Western Elementary School

Great Western Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of the city. It is part of the Great Western School District, which serves over 2,000 students in grades Pre-K through 5th. Great Western Elementary has a strong academic program, focusing on providing students with a solid foundation in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, drama, and clubs.
Great Western Elementary has a dedicated staff of teachers and administrators who are committed to helping students succeed. The teachers are highly qualified and strive to create a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students. The school also has a number of parent organizations that are dedicated to helping students and families succeed.
Great Western Elementary is committed to providing students with a quality education. The school is constantly looking for ways to improve, and is always looking for new and innovative ways to help students reach their full potential. Great Western Elementary is a great place for students to learn, grow, and succeed.

Address:	5051 S. Frankwood Ave. Reedley, CA 93654
Phone:	(559) 305-7220
Site:	greatwestern.kcusd.com
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	324 students

Overview Great Western Elementary School

Great Western Elementary School serves 324 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Great Western Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Great Western Elementary School

Great Western Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Great Western Elementary School is 0.30, 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.