Summary:
Chaparral Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Poway, California, serving 833 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. Part of the Poway Unified School District, which is ranked 81 out of 1,560 districts in the state, Chaparral Elementary consistently ranks among the top California elementary schools, with a diverse student population and exceptional academic results.
Chaparral Elementary's academic performance is truly impressive, with 72.63% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 75.64% in Mathematics, significantly higher than the state averages. The school also excels in science, with 57.26% of students proficient or better on the California Science Test, compared to the state average of 30.18%. Chaparral's success extends across various student subgroups, including Hispanic, Asian, and low socioeconomic status students, all of whom rank in the top 500 California elementary schools. This suggests the school's educational program is effective in supporting the diverse needs of its student population.
While Chaparral Elementary has experienced a gradual increase in chronic absenteeism, from 3.3% in 2017-2018 to 16.0% in 2022-2023, this rate is still lower than many of the nearby schools, such as Midland Elementary, Stone Ranch Elementary, and Classical Academy. Additionally, Chaparral has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 9.84% in 2022-2023, compared to the nearby schools. These factors, combined with the school's consistently high academic performance, make Chaparral Elementary a desirable choice for families seeking a high-quality elementary education in the Poway area.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Poway Unified
SchoolDigger Rank:
509th of 5,874 California Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,385
Students who attend Chaparral Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 23.0
Number of students: 833
Racial breakdown:
White:
48.4%
Asian:
20.4%
Hispanic:
15.0%
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Two or more races:
14.9%
African American:
1.1%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.8%
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