Top Rankings
Centralia Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,125 students in Centralia Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Centralia Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
4,125 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
173 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Centralia Elementary School District, which is ranked #283 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#282 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
# American Indian Students
8 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,098 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
27%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,144 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
55%
# Black Students
101 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
493 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
12%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
259 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
726
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
573
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
533
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
537
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
570
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
568
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
618
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,232 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,808 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$65 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,232
$21,485
Spending / Student
$15,808
$19,787
Best Centralia Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Los Coyotes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8122 Moody St.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 228-3260
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 228-3260
Grades: K-6
| 570 students
Rank: #22.
Buena Terra Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8299 Holder St.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 228-3220
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 228-3220
Grades: K-6
| 644 students
Rank: #33.
George B. Miller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7751 Furman Rd.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 228-3270
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 228-3270
Grades: K-6
| 528 students
Rank: #44.
Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7770 Camellia Dr.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 228-3240
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 228-3240
Grades: K-6
| 485 students
Rank: #55.
San Marino Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6215 San Rolando Way
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 228-3280
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 228-3280
Grades: K-6
| 493 students
Rank: #66.
Raymond Temple Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7800 Holder St.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 228-3290
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 228-3290
Grades: K-6
| 466 students
Rank: #77.
Danbrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 Danbrook St.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 228-3230
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 228-3230
Grades: K-6
| 498 students
Rank: #88.
Centralia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
195 N. W.ern Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 228-3210
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 228-3210
Grades: K-6
| 441 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Centralia Elementary School District?
Centralia Elementary School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,125 students.
What is the rank of Centralia Elementary School District?
Centralia Elementary School District is ranked #283 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Centralia Elementary School District?
52% of Centralia Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Centralia Elementary School District?
Centralia Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Centralia Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,808 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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