Is Clearwater Elementary a good school?

Clearwater Elementary ranks 3574 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Clearwater Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 650 students attended Clearwater Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Clearwater Elementary?

Students at Clearwater Elementary are 81% Hispanic, 8% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% White, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Clearwater Elementary attend?

Students who attend Clearwater Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Pinacate Middle High : Perris High

Clearwater Elementary

Summary:

Clearwater Elementary is a public elementary school located in Perris, California, serving 664 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Perris Elementary District, which has a 1-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger.

Clearwater Elementary consistently outperforms the Perris Elementary district and the state of California in standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts/Literacy. In the 2023-2024 school year, 39.48% of Clearwater students were proficient or better in ELA/Literacy, compared to 29.39% for the district and 47.04% for the state. The school also shows strong performance for its Hispanic and English Language Learner student populations, ranking in the top quartile of California elementary schools in these categories. However, Clearwater's performance for its African American and Special Education students has been relatively weaker, ranking in the bottom quartile.

While Clearwater Elementary generally outperforms other schools in the Perris Elementary District, such as Enchanted Hills Elementary, Perris Elementary, and Sky View Elementary, its performance is more mixed when compared to schools in the neighboring Val Verde Unified School District, such as Avalon Elementary and May Ranch Elementary. Additionally, Clearwater Elementary faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates and a predominantly low-income student population, which may be impacting its overall performance.

Detail:

Public K-6

1640 Murrieta Rd.
Perris, CA 92571

(951) 423-2016

District: Perris Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
3574^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,214

Students who attend Clearwater Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Pinacate Middle
High:	Perris High

Student/teacher ratio: 25.0

Number of students: 650

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

80.8%

African American:

8.2%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clearwater Elementary ranks worse than 61% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Perris Elementary School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.28. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (80.8%), African American (8.2%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Perris Elementary School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clearwater Elementary is 25. 6 elementary schools in the Perris Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Clearwater Elementary employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clearwater Elementary is $8,214. 5 elementary schools in the Perris Elementary School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clearwater Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Clearwater Elementary 3574^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Clearwater Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Perris Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Perris Elementary 1335^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clearwater Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Clearwater Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	32.72	3714^th	5789	35.8%
2022	48.36	2619^th	5883	55.5%
2023	44.88	2832^nd	5874	51.8%
2024	34.28	3574^th	5862	39.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Clearwater Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	38.76	1830^th	3246	43.6%
2019	46.97	1400^th	3275	57.3%
2022	80.96	282^nd	3311	91.5%
2023	67.85	553^rd	3250	83.0%
2024	62.71	624^th	3160	80.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Clearwater Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.97	1859^th	2420	23.2%
2024	37.27	1455^th	2634	44.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clearwater Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	44.31	2728^th	5084	46.3%
2019	48.61	2498^th	5173	51.7%
2022	70.21	1162^nd	5264	77.9%
2023	57.29	1920^th	5374	64.3%
2024	45.60	2703^rd	5511	51.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Clearwater Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	30.81	3704^th	5413	31.6%
2019	30.04	3826^th	5492	30.3%
2022	49.50	2442^nd	5635	56.7%
2023	48.30	2505^th	5617	55.4%
2024	34.80	3423^rd	5605	38.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Clearwater Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	23.82	2131^st	2585	17.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Clearwater Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	39.22	3097^th	5431	43.0%
2019	35.64	3350^th	5510	39.2%
2022	46.75	2619^th	5663	53.8%
2023	41.24	2977^th	5650	47.3%
2024	33.86	3484^th	5636	38.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Clearwater Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.74	488^th	662	26.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Clearwater Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	44.92	2552^nd	4830	47.2%
2019	44.50	2649^th	4963	46.6%
2022	63.28	1463^rd	5084	71.2%
2023	59.14	1721^st	5098	66.2%
2024	42.79	2778^th	5102	45.6%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Clearwater Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	23	67	10	544	0	3	0	647
2018	28	63	12	581	1	2	0	687
2019	34	71	12	571	1	3	0	692
2020	29	63	15	544	1	4	0	656
2021	29	71	18	524	1	3	9	655
2022	24	52	12	509	0	3	17	617
2023	31	48	16	541	0	1	27	664
2024	27	53	13	525	0	3	29	650

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clearwater Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	647	26.0	24.8	79.8
2018	687	26.0	26.4	83
2019	692	27.0	25.6	83.7
2020	656	n/a	n/a	81.9
2021	655	26.0	25.1	63.4
2022	617	26.0	23.7	75.4
2023	664	26.0	25.5	81.3
2024	650	26.0	25.0	80.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Clearwater Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	647	26.0	24.8	79.8
2018	687	26.0	26.4	83
2019	692	27.0	25.6	83.7
2020	656	n/a	n/a	81.9
2021	655	26.0	25.1	63.4
2022	617	26.0	23.7	75.4
2023	664	26.0	25.5	81.3
2024	650	26.0	25.0	80.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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