Serving 573 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Barranca Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 51%
- Reading Proficiency: 65%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barranca Elementary School's student population of 573 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
573 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Barranca Elementary School is 0.37, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)51%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
79%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Barranca Elementary School often compared to?
Barranca Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mesa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Barranca Elementary School?
573 students attend Barranca Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Barranca Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barranca Elementary School?
Barranca Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Barranca Elementary School offer ?
Barranca Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Barranca Elementary School part of?
Barranca Elementary School is part of Covina-Valley Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School - Dismissal 12:10pm
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
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