Serving 861 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Julius Cordes Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 861 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Julius Cordes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Julius Cordes Elementary School's student population of 861 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
861 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Julius Cordes Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Julius Cordes Elementary School is 0.31, which is less 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
#353 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%

Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1

American Indian
2%
1%

Asian
83%
12%

Hispanic
3%
56%

Black
2%
5%

White
5%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
54%

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 Julius Cordes Elementary School's ranking?
Julius Cordes Elementary School is ranked #353 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Julius Cordes Elementary School often compared to?
Julius Cordes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hansen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Julius Cordes Elementary School?
861 students attend Julius Cordes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Julius Cordes Elementary School students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Julius Cordes Elementary School?
Julius Cordes Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Julius Cordes Elementary School offer ?
Julius Cordes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Julius Cordes Elementary School part of?
Julius Cordes Elementary School is part of Lammersville Joint Unified School District.
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