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Keppel Union Elementary: Keppel Union Elementary averages 29.8/100 — 15.0 points below the state average.

Below Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 29.8/100

Keppel Union Elementary has 6 ranked schools across elementary levels with an average Scope Score of 29.8/100 — 15.0 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Sage Oak Charter School- Keppel at 45/100, where 24.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,627 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 21.9%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
29.8
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
23.8
21.3 – 45.0
Avg Exceeded %
9.6%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
21.9%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
1
of 6 ranked

Keppel Union Elementary's elementary schools average 29.8/100 — 15.0 points below the state average with a −1.6pp declining trajectory.

District Analysis

Keppel Union Elementary has 6 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 29.8/100 — 15.0 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

District-wide elementary growth averages -1.6pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — a declining trend worth examining school by school.

Score range of 23.8 points — showing notable variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 21.9%, 4.0pp above the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 2.5%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Sage Oak Charter School- Keppel leads the district at 45 with 24.6% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Keppel Union Elementary

1 Culture First1 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
82.3%
White
12.1%
Asian
1.1%
Black
2.2%
Other
2.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
62%
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
2.19
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

For the data nerds

Every school in Keppel Union Elementary

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (6)

Keppel Union Elementary has 6 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 29.8 — 15.0 points below the state average of 44.8.

Growth averages -1.6pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Sage Oak Charter School- Keppel with a Scope Score of 45 and 24.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Sage Oak Charter School- Keppel
Keppel Union Elementary Culture First
24.6%Developing
45/100
2Pearblossom Elementary
Keppel Union Elementary Building Momentum
10.5%Developing
31/100
3Alpine Elementary
Keppel Union Elementary Building Momentum
7.3%Developing
30/100
4Lake Los Angeles Elementary
Keppel Union Elementary Building Momentum
4.3%Needs Support
26/100
5Daisy Gibson Elementary
Keppel Union Elementary On the Rise
5.8%Needs Support
25/100
6Antelope Elementary
Keppel Union Elementary Building Momentum
5.2%Needs Support
21/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 6 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Keppel Union Elementary a good school district?
Keppel Union Elementary has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 29.8/100, which is 15.0 points below the state average. 9.6% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven 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 Sage Oak Charter School- Keppel with a Scope Score of 45/100 and 24.6% 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.