Serving 372 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Louisiana Schnell 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 53% 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: 372 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Louisiana Schnell Elementary School's student population of 372 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
372 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Louisiana Schnell 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 Louisiana Schnell Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#6081 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
39%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
47%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Louisiana Schnell Elementary School's ranking?
Louisiana Schnell Elementary School is ranked #6081 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Louisiana Schnell Elementary School often compared to?
Louisiana Schnell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Louisiana Schnell Elementary School?
372 students attend Louisiana Schnell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Louisiana Schnell Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Louisiana Schnell Elementary School?
Louisiana Schnell Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Louisiana Schnell Elementary School offer ?
Louisiana Schnell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Louisiana Schnell Elementary School part of?
Louisiana Schnell Elementary School is part of Placerville Union Elementary School District.
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