Serving 808 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pico Canyon Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 808 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pico Canyon 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
Diversity
School Overview
Pico Canyon Elementary School's student population of 808 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
808 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pico Canyon Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pico Canyon Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#469 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
30%
12%
Hispanic
27%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
29%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pico Canyon Elementary School's ranking?
Pico Canyon Elementary School is ranked #469 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pico Canyon Elementary School often compared to?
Pico Canyon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stevenson Ranch Elementary School, Oak Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pico Canyon Elementary School?
808 students attend Pico Canyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Pico Canyon Elementary School students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pico Canyon Elementary School?
Pico Canyon Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Pico Canyon Elementary School offer ?
Pico Canyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pico Canyon Elementary School part of?
Pico Canyon Elementary School is part of Newhall School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
April 03, 2025 (Thursday)
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 13, 2025 (Friday)
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