James A. Forrest Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Wasco, CA Grades KG–05 Town: Distant Bakersfield-Delano, CA SchoolScore™ F (48)
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James A. Forrest Elementary
Wasco, CA 93280
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ F (48)
576
Students
24.0
Teachers
24:1
Student:Teacher
(661)758-7490
Phone
http://forrest.wuesd.org
Website

James A. Forrest Elementary is a public school administered by the Wasco Union Elementary district in Wasco, CALIFORNIA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 576 students enrolled; a 24:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs California Elementary School Average
Enrollment
576.0
State avg: 467.0
▲ 23% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
24.02:1
State avg: 22.3:1
▲ 8% worse
Free Lunch %
89.4%
State avg: 63.8%
▲ 40% worse
School Details
School Name
James A. Forrest Elementary
NCESSCH ID
064140014394
State School ID
CA-1563842-0138701
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
401 North Griffith Ave.
City
Wasco
State
California
ZIP Code
93280
County
Kern County
Metro Area
Bakersfield-Delano, CA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Town: Distant
Cong. District
0622
State Leg. Upper
06016
State Leg. Lower
06035
Latitude
35.60416
Longitude
-119.34096
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
576
Total Students
👩‍🏫
24.0
Teachers FTE
📐
24:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
24.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)24.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 515 89.4%
Not Applicable 353 61.3%
District Info
District Name
Wasco Union Elementary
LEAID
0641400
State LEA ID
CA-1563842
Phone
(661)758-7100
Website
http://www.wuesd.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Wasco
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$95,594K
Federal Revenue
$13,625K
State Revenue
$70,565K
Local Revenue
$11,404K
Total Expenditure
$81,179K
Instruction Exp.
$38,815K
Support Services
$26,657K
Other Current Exp.
$4,578K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of James A. Forrest Elementary

1
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Wasco · Middle
0.4 mi
2
Karl F. Clemens Elementary
Wasco · Elementary
0.5 mi
3
Wasco High
Wasco · High
0.7 mi
4
Palm Avenue Middle
Wasco · Middle
1.1 mi
5
Wasco Independence High
Wasco · High
1.2 mi
6
John L. Prueitt Elementary
Wasco · Elementary
1.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about James A. Forrest Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend James A. Forrest Elementary?
576 students are enrolled at James A. Forrest Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does James A. Forrest Elementary have?
James A. Forrest Elementary has 24.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 24:1.
What grades does James A. Forrest Elementary serve?
James A. Forrest Elementary serves grades KG through 05.
Is James A. Forrest Elementary a charter school?
James A. Forrest Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is James A. Forrest Elementary located in?
James A. Forrest Elementary is located in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metropolitan area.
What school district does James A. Forrest Elementary belong to?
James A. Forrest Elementary is part of the Wasco Union Elementary school district.
How much does Wasco Union Elementary spend per student?
The Wasco Union Elementary district spends approximately $140,935,764 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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