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Kern Avenue Elementary

McFarland Unified · Kern County · 356 West Kern Avenue, McFarland, CA 93250-1351

(661) 792-3033 · www.mcfarlandusd.com/kaes/

3/10
#4503
Rank 4503 out of 5,722
Top 79%
English Language Arts3/10 · #4425 · 23rd percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #4533 · 21st percentile
Science3/10 · #4170 · 26th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

McFarland is a small agricultural town in the southern San Joaquin Valley, where tight-knit community bonds run deep and families often have multigenerational roots in the area. Kern Avenue Elementary serves this working-class community and, while its academic scores reflect the broader challenges facing rural schools in the region, it's part of a district that has gained national attention for its resilience and community pride — most famously through its cross-country running program. Families who value a close community feel and a school where staff genuinely know their students by name may find Kern Avenue a comfortable fit.

Student Demographics

370 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
358 (97%)
Other
12 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners217 (59%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged347 (94%)
Students with Disabilities55 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

700
Enrollment
28
Teachers (FTE)
25:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
26.5
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 · #5258 · 13th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found