Serving 876 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Taylor (Ida Redmond) 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 876 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary School's student population of 876 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
876 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Taylor (Ida Redmond) 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 Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6599 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary School's ranking?
Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary School is ranked #6599 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary School?
876 students attend Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary School?
Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary School offer ?
Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary School part of?
Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary School is part of Santa Maria-Bonita School District.
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