Crowley Elementary

Crowley Elementary is a K-6 public school serving 413 students in the Visalia Unified district, currently ranked in the lower tier of California elementary schools with a 1-star rating and showing a notable decline in its statewide standing over the past few years.

Academic proficiency at Crowley is significantly below both district and state averages, with particularly low scores in mathematics (17.39%) and science (9.84%). The school serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and chronic absenteeism, while improved, remains above average at 21.2%. Interestingly, Crowley spends more per student ($18,322) than many neighboring schools, indicating that funding is not the primary factor in its performance challenges. The school shows some relative strength in supporting special education students but has experienced a sharp recent decline in outcomes for English Language Learners.

When compared to nearby schools in Visalia, Crowley's academic results are among the lowest. For example, proficiency rates are dramatically lower than at higher-performing schools like Shannon Ranch Elementary or Manuel F. Hernandez. Crowley's performance is more similar to other lower-ranked schools in the area, such as Washington Elementary. A clear pattern in the district is that schools with lower chronic absenteeism, like Global Learning Charter, tend to have higher academic performance, suggesting attendance is a key area for potential improvement at Crowley.