Los Coyotes Elementary School

8122 Moody St.
La Palma, CA 90623
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 599 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Los Coyotes Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (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 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 89%
  • : 93%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Los Coyotes Elementary School's student population of 599 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
599 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Los Coyotes Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
89%
40%
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(18-19)
93%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Los Coyotes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
57%
12%
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Hispanic
22%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
10%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
This chart display the diversity score of Los Coyotes Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Los Coyotes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Los Coyotes Elementary School often compared to?
Los Coyotes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Steve Luther Elementary School, George B. Miller Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Los Coyotes Elementary School?
599 students attend Los Coyotes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Los Coyotes Elementary School students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Los Coyotes Elementary School?
Los Coyotes Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Los Coyotes Elementary School offer ?
Los Coyotes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Los Coyotes Elementary School part of?
Los Coyotes Elementary School is part of Centralia Elementary School District.

School Reviews

5   8/11/2023
I am currently at this amazing school and from experience K-6 it is an incredible place to learn. The teachers and students are nice, the principal is kind, and there are many fun activities.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Anish Pradeep
5   2/16/2023
the best school in the area---the teachers push you to do your best and the students are very hardworking and blah blah.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - evelyn han

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 89%
  • : 93%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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