D
Needs Improvement
49/100

James A. Forrest Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 401 North Griffith Ave., Wasco, CA 93280
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
2.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 23rd percentile in California
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
578
Students
enrolled
22.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%23/1002.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 61% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −2 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

School Information

Address 401 North Griffith Ave.
City Wasco
ZIP Code 93280
District 0641400
NCES School ID 064140014394
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 93280

Understanding the community around James A. Forrest Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $48,021
Per Capita Income $16,710
Poverty Rate 21.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.0%
High School or Higher 62.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $226,500
Median Rent $925
Owner-Occupied 59.1%
Renter-Occupied 40.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for James A. Forrest Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 95.5%
White 1.7%
Black 1.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 578
Teachers (FTE) 25.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 22.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for James A. Forrest Elementary?
James A. Forrest Elementary has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend James A. Forrest Elementary?
James A. Forrest Elementary has 578 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.9:1.
What grades does James A. Forrest Elementary serve?
James A. Forrest Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does James A. Forrest Elementary receive per student?
James A. Forrest Elementary receives $19,330 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around James A. Forrest Elementary in 93280 ▼
Avg Home Value
$316,558
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,125
1-Year Change
-0.3%
% Renters
40.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026