Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Santa Clarita Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santa Clarita Elementary School's student population of 346 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Santa Clarita Elementary School is 0.64, which is more 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)40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
49%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
34%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Santa Clarita Elementary School often compared to?
Santa Clarita Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highlands Elementary School, Rosedell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Santa Clarita Elementary School?
346 students attend Santa Clarita Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Santa Clarita Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Clarita Elementary School?
Santa Clarita Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Clarita Elementary School offer ?
Santa Clarita Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Santa Clarita Elementary School part of?
Santa Clarita Elementary School is part of Saugus Union School District.
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