Serving 75 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Loleta Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Loleta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Loleta Elementary School's student population of 75 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
75 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Loleta Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Loleta Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#9550 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1

American Indian
28%
1%

Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
39%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
20%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Loleta Elementary School's ranking?
Loleta Elementary School is ranked #9550 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Loleta Elementary School?
75 students attend Loleta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Loleta Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are American Indian, 20% of students are White, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Loleta Elementary School?
Loleta Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Loleta Elementary School offer ?
Loleta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Loleta Elementary School part of?
Loleta Elementary School is part of Loleta Union Elementary School District.
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