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Keppel Union Elementary

Below Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 24.8/100

Keppel Union Elementary has 5 ranked schools across elementary levels with an average Scope Score of 24.8/100 — 19.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Pearblossom Elementary at 28/100, where 10.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,627 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 25.6%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
24.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
7.7
20.1 – 27.8
Avg Exceeded %
6.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
25.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

District Analysis

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -1.7pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 7.7 points — remarkably consistent between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 25.6%, 7.5pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.0%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Pearblossom Elementary leads the district at 28 with 10.5% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Keppel Union Elementary

1 On the Rise4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Keppel Union Elementary is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
87.0%
White
8.6%
Asian
0.3%
Black
2.5%
Other
1.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
81%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Keppel Union Elementary spends $13,627 per student in current expenditures — $1,187 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,627
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
2,594
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 10%
$12,389 → $13,627
Spending Efficiency
1.82
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 54%Support 39%Other 7%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$53,315–$122,513
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
98
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (5)

Keppel Union Elementary has 5 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 24.8 — 19.0 points below the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -1.7pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Pearblossom Elementary with a Scope Score of 28 and 10.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1Pearblossom Elementary
Keppel Union Elementary Building Momentum
2810.5%25.6%-6.5pp32.1%3.5%
2Alpine Elementary
Keppel Union Elementary Building Momentum
287.3%20.1%-5.8pp22.8%4.4%
3Daisy Gibson Elementary
Keppel Union Elementary On the Rise
255.8%19.8%+8.4pp23.7%0.9%
4Lake Los Angeles Elementary
Keppel Union Elementary Building Momentum
244.3%17.1%-0.3pp27.2%1.7%
5Antelope Elementary
Keppel Union Elementary Building Momentum
205.2%11.7%-4.4pp22.5%4.5%

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Keppel Union Elementary

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Keppel Union Elementary a good school district?
Keppel Union Elementary has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 24.8/100, which is 19.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. 6.6% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Keppel Union Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Keppel Union Elementary is Pearblossom Elementary with a Scope Score of 28/100 and 10.5% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Keppel Union Elementary spend per student?
Keppel Union Elementary spends $13,627 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Keppel Union Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Keppel Union Elementary range from $53,315–$122,513 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.