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Cawston Elementary

Hemet Unified · Riverside County · 4000 West Menlo Avenue, Hemet, CA 92545-6320

(951) 765-0277 · cawston.hemetusd.org/

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4/10
#3603
Rank 3603 out of 5,722
Top 63%
English Language Arts4/10 · #3473 · 39th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #3626 · 37th percentile
Science4/10 · #3796 · 32nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Cawston Elementary sits in Hemet, a high-desert city in the inland valley of Riverside County where the pace of life is slower and the community tends to be tight-knit. The school lands in the middle of the pack academically, making it a solid neighborhood option for families already rooted in the area who value consistency and familiarity over chasing top test scores. Hemet itself offers affordable living compared to much of Southern California, attracting families looking for space and value, and Cawston reflects that everyday, grounded character of the community it serves.

Student Demographics

370 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
250 (68%)
White
56 (15%)
African American
32 (9%)
Multiple Races
19 (5%)
Other
14 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners38 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged302 (82%)
Students with Disabilities86 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

796
Enrollment
33.7
Teachers (FTE)
23.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
24.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #4860 · 20th percentile

31 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found