Cram Elementary

Summary:

Cram Elementary is a public elementary school located in Highland, California, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 469 students. It is part of the Redlands Unified School District, which is ranked 540 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cram Elementary consistently performs significantly better than the Redlands Unified School District and the state of California in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics across all grade levels. The school also outperforms the district and state in CAST Science assessments. Cram Elementary has particularly strong performance among Hispanic and Special Education students, ranking in the top 5% and top 1% of California elementary schools, respectively, in these subgroups. However, the school's performance for White and Asian students is more average, ranking in the middle 50% of California elementary schools.

While Cram Elementary has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 4.5% in 2020-2021 to 16.9% in 2022-2023, this is still lower than the nearby Mentone Elementary (19.0%) and Judson & Brown Elementary (14.7%), but higher than the state average. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 52.45% in 2022-2023, which is lower than some nearby schools like Mentone Elementary (79.72%) and Lugonia Elementary (88.93%), but higher than Judson & Brown Elementary (56.3%).


Detail:

Public K-5

 29700 Water St.
       Highland, CA  92346-5923


(909) 425-9300

District: Redlands Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1174th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,243 Help


Students who attend Cram Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Beattie Middle
High:    Citrus Valley High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.4 Help
Number of students:  521

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
52.8%
White:
26.3%
Asian:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.7% Help


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Compare Details Cram Elementary ranks better than 80% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Redlands Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.45. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.8%), White (26.3%), Asian (10.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cram Elementary is 24.4. 10 elementary schools in the Redlands Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Cram Elementary employs 21.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cram Elementary is $6,243. 10 elementary schools in the Redlands Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cram Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cram Elementary 1174th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Cram Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Redlands Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Redlands Unified 540th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cram Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cram Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.75 901st 4809 81.3%
2005 77.96 1019th 4822 78.9%
2006 82.19 869th 4818 82.0%
2007 82.67 862nd 5113 83.1%
2008 84.84 760th 5113 85.1%
2009 79.19 1038th 5193 80.0%
2010 84.11 778th 5314 85.4%
2011 67.73 1594th 5377 70.4%
2012 84.45 763rd 5390 85.8%
2013 82.23 936th 5530 83.1%
2015 70.16 1493rd 5611 73.4%
2016 88.58 703rd 5614 87.5%
2017 81.79 1051st 5692 81.5%
2018 76.82 1271st 5662 77.6%
2019 81.52 1095th 5789 81.1%
2022 78.34 1267th 5883 78.5%
2023 81.12 1129th 5874 80.8%
2024 79.45 1174th 5862 80.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cram Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 90.28 186th 2634 92.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cram Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.48 952nd 5084 81.3%
2019 81.44 651st 5173 87.4%
2022 82.79 643rd 5264 87.8%
2023 88.97 427th 5374 92.1%
2024 82.69 727th 5511 86.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Cram Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 96.27 13th 356 96.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Cram Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.86 1294th 5413 76.1%
2019 79.65 1095th 5492 80.1%
2022 70.23 1513th 5635 73.1%
2023 83.22 979th 5617 82.6%
2024 77.79 1181st 5605 78.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cram Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.10 507th 2128 76.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Cram Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.39 1214th 5431 77.6%
2019 80.73 1036th 5510 81.2%
2022 81.64 1032nd 5663 81.8%
2023 76.44 1247th 5650 77.9%
2024 77.86 1144th 5636 79.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cram Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.34 355th 1071 66.9%
2019 64.52 475th 1149 58.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cram Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.96 849th 4830 82.4%
2019 87.04 426th 4963 91.4%
2022 79.45 758th 5084 85.1%
2023 91.09 315th 5098 93.8%
2024 86.47 492nd 5102 90.4%
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Rank History for White students at Cram Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.41 1103rd 2737 59.7%
2019 63.70 1070th 2834 62.2%
2022 59.85 1166th 2726 57.2%
2023 55.80 1266th 2662 52.4%
2024 64.67 975th 2647 63.2%
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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.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cram Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 316 30 38 98 6 n/a n/a 0 488
1999 330 33 33 108 4 n/a n/a 0 508
2000 303 53 53 106 4 n/a n/a 0 519
2001 387 31 42 131 4 n/a n/a 2 597
2002 418 41 57 161 2 n/a n/a 0 679
2003 418 41 57 161 2 n/a n/a 0 679
2004 424 40 62 182 2 n/a n/a 46 756
2005 451 41 71 209 2 n/a n/a 37 811
2006 341 32 61 172 3 n/a n/a 40 649
2007 335 39 71 162 6 n/a n/a 42 655
2008 324 33 63 159 5 n/a n/a 0 584
2009 288 23 65 161 4 1 94 0 636
2010 297 26 63 243 1 0 37 0 667
2011 282 32 70 236 1 0 40 0 661
2012 263 25 78 233 1 1 42 0 643
2013 259 29 82 239 0 0 39 0 648
2014 250 24 86 236 0 0 37 0 633
2015 240 22 84 243 0 0 31 0 620
2016 223 31 85 233 3 0 32 0 607
2017 213 24 79 248 3 0 35 0 602
2018 193 28 68 240 1 0 27 0 557
2019 187 24 60 250 1 0 31 0 553
2020 163 26 53 243 2 1 26 0 514
2021 131 24 49 230 2 1 20 0 457
2022 129 24 47 247 0 2 20 0 469
2023 123 16 46 254 1 2 27 0 469
2024 137 16 54 275 1 1 37 0 521

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 Cram Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 488 22.0 22.2 9
1999 508 24.0 21.2 7.5
2000 519 26.0 20.0 7.1
2001 597 28.0 21.3 9.7
2002 679 32.0 21.2 11.3
2003 679 32.0 21.2 11.3
2004 756 35.0 21.6 12.4
2005 811 38.0 21.3 12.1
2006 649 29.0 22.4 15.4
2007 655 29.0 22.6 12.4
2008 584 32.5 18.0 17.8
2009 636 29.5 20.9 20
2010 667 27.0 24.7 24.3
2011 661 n/a n/a 27.2
2012 643 24.5 26.1 n/a
2013 648 26.5 24.3 28.7
2014 633 24.0 26.3 27.8
2015 620 24.0 25.8 32.7
2016 607 24.0 25.2 38.1
2017 602 22.5 26.7 40.7
2018 557 21.5 25.9 43.8
2019 553 22.5 24.5 42.7
2020 514 n/a n/a 43.8
2021 457 20.5 22.2 49.5
2022 469 20.5 22.8 41.4
2023 469 20.5 22.8 52.5
2024 521 21.3 24.4 44.7

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 Cram Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 488 22.0 22.2 9
1999 508 24.0 21.2 7.5
2000 519 26.0 20.0 7.1
2001 597 28.0 21.3 9.7
2002 679 32.0 21.2 11.3
2003 679 32.0 21.2 11.3
2004 756 35.0 21.6 12.4
2005 811 38.0 21.3 12.1
2006 649 29.0 22.4 15.4
2007 655 29.0 22.6 12.4
2008 584 32.5 18.0 17.8
2009 636 29.5 20.9 20
2010 667 27.0 24.7 24.3
2011 661 n/a n/a 27.2
2012 643 24.5 26.1 n/a
2013 648 26.5 24.3 28.7
2014 633 24.0 26.3 27.8
2015 620 24.0 25.8 32.7
2016 607 24.0 25.2 38.1
2017 602 22.5 26.7 40.7
2018 557 21.5 25.9 43.8
2019 553 22.5 24.5 42.7
2020 514 n/a n/a 43.8
2021 457 20.5 22.2 49.5
2022 469 20.5 22.8 41.4
2023 469 20.5 22.8 52.5
2024 521 21.3 24.4 44.7

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Cram Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201298.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%99.0%
201388.0%10.0%0.0%2.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%89.0%89.0%
201489.0%7.0%1.0%3.0%92.0%90.0%92.0%90.0%91.0%
201592.0%4.0%1.0%3.0%95.0%95.0%94.0%94.0%92.0%
201694.0%4.0%1.0%1.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%94.0%95.0%
201798.0%1.0%0.0%1.0%98.0%98.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cram Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,243

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cram Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1095th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1129th of 5874 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cram Elementary)71.964.5
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Redlands Unified)54.346.3
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cram Elementary)82.359.2
 23.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Redlands Unified)54.246.2
 8.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cram Elementary)67.474.4
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Redlands Unified)59.449.9
 9.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cram Elementary)71.966.7
 5.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Redlands Unified)51.644.6
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cram Elementary)63.762.2
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Redlands Unified)57.248.7
 8.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cram Elementary)5147.6
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Redlands Unified)39.932.2
 7.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Cram Elementary)39.241.5
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (Redlands Unified)35.934.5
 1.4%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students553469
 15.2%
African American2416
 33.3%
American Indian11
Asian6046
 23.3%
Hispanic250254
 1.6%
Pacific Islander02
White187123
 34.2%
Two or More Races3127
 12.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.7%52.5%
 9.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cram Elementary

Students at Cram Elementary are 53% Hispanic, 26% White, 10% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Cram Elementary ranks 1174th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Cram Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Beattie Middle
High : Citrus Valley High

In the 2023-24 school year, 521 students attended Cram Elementary.


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