Serving 486 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Truckee Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Truckee Elementary School's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Truckee Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Truckee Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#3220 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
52%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
42%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Truckee Elementary School's ranking?
Truckee Elementary School is ranked #3220 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Truckee Elementary School often compared to?
Truckee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Donner Trail Elementary School, Sierra Expeditionary Learning by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Truckee Elementary School?
486 students attend Truckee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Truckee Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Truckee Elementary School?
Truckee Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Truckee Elementary School offer ?
Truckee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Truckee Elementary School part of?
Truckee Elementary School is part of Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District.
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