Serving 572 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Banyan 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Banyan Elementary serves the southeast part of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with most living around 0.7 miles from the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 1.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Banyan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Banyan Elementary School's student population of 572 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
572 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Banyan Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Banyan Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1166 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Asian
21%
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
18%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Banyan Elementary School's ranking?
Banyan Elementary School is ranked #1166 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Banyan Elementary School often compared to?
Banyan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Floyd M. Stork Elementary School, Victoria Groves Elementary School, Alta Loma Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Banyan Elementary School?
572 students attend Banyan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Banyan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Banyan Elementary School?
Banyan Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Banyan Elementary School offer ?
Banyan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Banyan Elementary School part of?
Banyan Elementary School is part of Alta Loma Elementary School District.
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