Serving 266 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Loma Prieta Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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: 266 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Loma Prieta 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
Loma Prieta Elementary School's student population of 266 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Loma Prieta Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Loma Prieta Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#879 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
21%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
62%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Loma Prieta Elementary School's ranking?
Loma Prieta Elementary School is ranked #879 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Loma Prieta Elementary School?
266 students attend Loma Prieta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Loma Prieta Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Loma Prieta Elementary School?
Loma Prieta Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Loma Prieta Elementary School offer ?
Loma Prieta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Loma Prieta Elementary School part of?
Loma Prieta Elementary School is part of Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary School District.
School Reviews
5 2/26/2018
VERY well educated at the ORIGINAL Loma Prieta Schhol. We were expected to achieve to the standards of excellence which served us well as we transferred to Los Gatos High School. I was happy there ; that was before the vineyards overtook the area. My house @24170 Loma Prieta Avenue was destroyed in the Loma Prieta Earthquake in 1989. My grandsons attended Naples Bayside Academy in Long Beach California......that school was in the 98th percentile for the County of Los Angeles AND the State of California. I hope you are achieving similar success educationally.Sincerely. Lillian Strang Verducci (Using my grandson's Email address)
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