Serving 935 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lathrop 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 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower 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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 935 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lathrop Elementary School's student population of 935 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
935 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lathrop 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 Lathrop Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#8758 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lathrop Elementary School's ranking?
Lathrop Elementary School is ranked #8758 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lathrop Elementary School often compared to?
Lathrop Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vinewood Elementary School, Veritas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lathrop Elementary School?
935 students attend Lathrop Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lathrop Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lathrop Elementary School?
Lathrop Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lathrop Elementary School offer ?
Lathrop Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lathrop Elementary School part of?
Lathrop Elementary School is part of Manteca Unified School District.
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