Kings Beach Elementary School

8125 Steelhead
Kings Beach, CA 96143
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 390 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kings Beach Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Kings Beach Elementary School's student population of 390 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
390 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Kings Beach Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kings Beach Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3228 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kings Beach Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kings Beach 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.
40-44%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kings Beach 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.
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kings Beach Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Kings Beach Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kings Beach Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
54%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kings Beach Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kings Beach Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
White
40%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kings Beach Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Kings Beach 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
32%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kings Beach 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
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kings Beach 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 Kings Beach Elementary School's ranking?
Kings Beach Elementary School is ranked #3228 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Kings Beach Elementary School?
390 students attend Kings Beach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Kings Beach Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kings Beach Elementary School?
Kings Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Kings Beach Elementary School offer ?
Kings Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kings Beach Elementary School part of?
Kings Beach Elementary School is part of Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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