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James A. Forrest Elementary School

James A. Forrest Elementary School is a public primary school in Wasco, CA, serving grades K–5, rated D-, with 576 students and a 24:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 33% in English Language Arts, 27% in Math and 11% in Science.

D-TopHap school rating
Rating
D-
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
576
Students per teacher
24:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts33%
Math27%
Science11%

Student body

Hispanic97%
White2%
Black1%
Asian1%
Native American0%
Male / female
49% / 51%
Free or reduced lunch
89%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-4.6%
Prior-year enrollment
604

School details

Address
401 N Griffith Ave, Wasco, CA 93280
Phone
(661) 758-7490
Website
wuesd.org
Setting
Town - Distant
Status
Operational
NCES ID
064140014394
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School district

Wasco Union Elementary School District

District rating
D+
Schools
6
Students
3,474
Spending per student
$17,265
Teachers (FTE)
161
Grades
K–08
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About James A. Forrest Elementary School

How is James A. Forrest Elementary School rated?

James A. Forrest Elementary School holds a D- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Wasco Union Elementary School District is rated D+ overall.

How do students at James A. Forrest Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of James A. Forrest Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 33% in English Language Arts, 27% in Math and 11% in Science.

What grades does James A. Forrest Elementary School serve?

James A. Forrest Elementary School serves grades K–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend James A. Forrest Elementary School?

576 students attend James A. Forrest Elementary School, down from 604 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 24:1.

Which school district is James A. Forrest Elementary School in?

James A. Forrest Elementary School is part of Wasco Union Elementary School District, which reports 6 schools, 3,474 students and $17,265 of spending per student.