Inyokern Elementary School

6601 Locust St.
Inyokern, CA 93527
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 153 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Inyokern Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Inyokern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Inyokern Elementary School's student population of 153 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
153 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Inyokern 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 Inyokern Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6171 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Inyokern Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Inyokern Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Inyokern Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Inyokern Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
29%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Inyokern Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
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White
52%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Inyokern Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Inyokern Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Inyokern Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Inyokern Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Inyokern Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Inyokern Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Inyokern Elementary School's ranking?
Inyokern Elementary School is ranked #6171 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Inyokern Elementary School?
153 students attend Inyokern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Inyokern Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Inyokern Elementary School?
Inyokern Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Inyokern Elementary School offer ?
Inyokern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Inyokern Elementary School part of?
Inyokern Elementary School is part of Sierra Sands Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Date
No School - Spring Break
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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