Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Placer Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 19% 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-8
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Placer 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
Placer Elementary School's student population of 533 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Placer Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Placer Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#1095 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
11%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
81%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Placer Elementary School's ranking?
Placer Elementary School is ranked #1095 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Placer Elementary School often compared to?
Placer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Placer Elementary School?
533 students attend Placer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Placer Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Placer Elementary School?
Placer Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Placer Elementary School offer ?
Placer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Placer Elementary School part of?
Placer Elementary School is part of Loomis Union Elementary School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School- Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
No School- Spring Break (Events)
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
Minimum Day @ 11:45am (LAST DAY OF SCHOOL) (Events)
June 04, 2025 (Wednesday)
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