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Kernville Elementary

Kernville Union Elementary · Kern County · 13550 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238

(760) 376-2249 · www.kernvilleusd.org/kes/

6/10
#2422
Rank 2422 out of 5,722
Top 42%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2324 · 59th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #3009 · 47th percentile
Science8/10 · #1673 · 70th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Kernville Elementary sits in one of California's most scenic mountain communities, tucked along the Kern River in the Southern Sierra Nevada where outdoor adventure is practically built into the school day. Families who've traded suburban life for this tight-knit, rugged small town tend to love how the school reflects that same close community feel — everyone knows everyone, and kids grow up with a strong sense of place. Science scores stand out here, which fits naturally for a school surrounded by forests, rivers, and wilderness that practically beg to be studied.

Student Demographics

46 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
32 (70%)
Hispanic
11 (24%)
Multiple Races
1 (2%)
American Indian
1 (2%)
Filipino
1 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners1 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged36 (78%)
Students with Disabilities4 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

105
Enrollment
6
Teachers (FTE)
17.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
0.1
Administrators (FTE)
19.6
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 · #5266 · 13th percentile

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