Alcott Elementary School

1600 S. Towne Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Alcott Elementary School serves 716 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 716 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 23%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Alcott Elementary School's student population of 716 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
716 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Alcott Elementary School is 0.17, 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)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
23%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
34%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
91%
56%
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Black
5%
5%
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White
1%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.17
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Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Alcott Elementary School?
716 students attend Alcott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Alcott Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alcott Elementary School?
Alcott Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alcott Elementary School offer ?
Alcott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Alcott Elementary School part of?
Alcott Elementary School is part of Pomona Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 716 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 23%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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