Serving 689 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary School's student population of 689 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
689 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Motto
‘Let me win; if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.’
School Rankings
Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3861 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
29%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
25%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary School is ranked #3861 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary School?
689 students attend Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary School students are Asian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary School?
Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary School offer ?
Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary School part of?
Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary School is part of Vallejo City Unified School District.
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