Serving 191 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Loyalton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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-6
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Loyalton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Loyalton Elementary School's student population of 191 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Loyalton 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 Loyalton Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#5237 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
16%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
74%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Loyalton Elementary School's ranking?
Loyalton Elementary School is ranked #5237 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?
30-34% 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 Loyalton Elementary School?
191 students attend Loyalton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Loyalton Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Loyalton Elementary School?
Loyalton Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Loyalton Elementary School offer ?
Loyalton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Loyalton Elementary School part of?
Loyalton Elementary School is part of Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District.
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