Serving 480 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Don Pedro 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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower 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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Math Proficiency: 16%
- Reading Proficiency: 21%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Don Pedro Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Don Pedro Elementary School's student population of 480 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Don Pedro Elementary School is 0.29, 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)16%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
84%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
10%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Don Pedro Elementary School?
480 students attend Don Pedro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Don Pedro Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Don Pedro Elementary School?
Don Pedro Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Don Pedro Elementary School offer ?
Don Pedro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Don Pedro Elementary School part of?
Don Pedro Elementary School is part of Ceres Unified School District.
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