Leontine Gracey Elementary School

945 W. Ave.
Merced, CA 95340
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 526 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Leontine Gracey 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 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 526 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Leontine Gracey Elementary School's student population of 526 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
526 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Leontine Gracey 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 Leontine Gracey Elementary School is 0.29, 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)
#7360 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Leontine Gracey Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Leontine Gracey 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.
26%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Leontine Gracey 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.
10-14%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Leontine Gracey 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
23:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Leontine Gracey Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
84%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Leontine Gracey 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%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Leontine Gracey Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Leontine Gracey Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Leontine Gracey Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Leontine Gracey 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
80%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Leontine Gracey 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
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Leontine Gracey 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 Leontine Gracey Elementary School's ranking?
Leontine Gracey Elementary School is ranked #7360 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Leontine Gracey Elementary School?
526 students attend Leontine Gracey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Leontine Gracey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leontine Gracey Elementary School?
Leontine Gracey Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Leontine Gracey Elementary School offer ?
Leontine Gracey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Leontine Gracey Elementary School part of?
Leontine Gracey Elementary School is part of Merced City Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 526 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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