- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wasco, CA
Karl F. Clemens Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Karl F. Clemens Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064140006845
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Karl F. Clemens Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Wasco · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 91.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Karl F. Clemens Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Karl F. Clemens Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Wasco, CA.
School address
District: Wasco Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 064140006845 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Karl F. Clemens Elementary held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 064140006845 · Wasco, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
551 enr · 21.2:1 · 91.9% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Avenue Middle (631 students)
Karl F. Clemens Elementary held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Karl F. Clemens Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palm Avenue Mi
Palm Avenue Middle
631 students
- John L. Prueit
John L. Prueitt Elementary
621 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Middle
591 students
- James a. Forre
James a. Forrest Elementary
576 students
- This school
Karl F. Clemens Elementary
551 students
- Teresa Burke E
Teresa Burke Elementary
503 students
What this shows Karl F. Clemens Elementary reports 551 students on the CCD universe file.
How Karl F. Clemens Elementary compares
Karl F. Clemens Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.9% | ▲ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,518
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 551 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.4%
White 2.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Karl F. Clemens Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Wasco Union Elementary reports $20,518 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Karl F. Clemens Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Avenue Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John L. Prueitt Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James a. Forrest Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Teresa Burke Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Karl F. Clemens Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Wasco
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
John L. Prueitt Elementary
Standard public school
621 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
James a. Forrest Elementary
Standard public school
576 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Teresa Burke Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 21:1 students per teacher
Pond Elementary
Standard public school
175 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Semitropic Elementary
Standard public school
140 students 14:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~551 students)
Frequently asked questions about Karl F. Clemens Elementary
How many students attend Karl F. Clemens Elementary?
Karl F. Clemens Elementary has 551 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wasco, CA. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Karl F. Clemens Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Karl F. Clemens Elementary is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Karl F. Clemens Elementary?
91.9% of students at Karl F. Clemens Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Karl F. Clemens Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Karl F. Clemens Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 96.4% of enrollment, in Wasco, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Karl F. Clemens Elementary?
Karl F. Clemens Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Karl F. Clemens Elementary rank among elementary schools in Wasco?
By Resource Investment Index, Karl F. Clemens Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Wasco, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wasco on the city page.
What other schools are in Wasco Union Elementary?
Besides Karl F. Clemens Elementary, Wasco Union Elementary also operates Palm Avenue Middle (631 students), John L. Prueitt Elementary (621 students), and Thomas Jefferson Middle (591 students). See the Wasco Union Elementary district page for the complete list.