For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,976 students in Corning Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Corning Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
1,976 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Corning Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1701 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1692 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
76%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
20%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,628 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,313 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,628
$20,100
Spending / Student
$14,313
$18,511
Best Corning Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1785 Columbia Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7797
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7797
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
West Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 West St.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7705
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7705
Gr: K-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Olive View Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Fig St.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7715
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7715
Gr: K-6 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Maywood Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1666 Marguerite Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7730
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7730
Gr: 6-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Rancho Tehama Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17357 Stagecoach Rd.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 585-2800
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 585-2800
Gr: K-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Woodson Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
N 150 Toomes Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7720
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7720
Gr: K-6 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Corning Union Elementary School District?
Corning Union Elementary School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,976 students.
What is the rank of Corning Union Elementary School District?
Corning Union Elementary School District is ranked #1701 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Corning Union Elementary School District?
76% of Corning Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Corning Union Elementary School District?
Corning Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Corning Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,313 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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