Serving 378 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Loma Portal Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Loma Portal Elementary School's student population of 378 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Loma Portal Elementary School is 0.59, 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)60-64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
57%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Loma Portal Elementary School often compared to?
Loma Portal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean Beach Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Loma Portal Elementary School?
378 students attend Loma Portal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Loma Portal Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Loma Portal Elementary School?
Loma Portal Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Loma Portal Elementary School offer ?
Loma Portal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Loma Portal Elementary School part of?
Loma Portal Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break (Schools Closed)
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 01, 2024 (Wednesday)
Memorial Day (Schools Closed)
May 27, 2024 (Monday)
First Day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month
June 01, 2024 (Saturday)
Last Day of School (Minimum Day)
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
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