Serving 15 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Big Lagoon Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Lagoon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Big Lagoon Elementary School's student population of 15 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Big Lagoon Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Lagoon Elementary School is 0.40, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2611 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
73%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
n/a
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
27%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Lagoon Elementary School's ranking?
Big Lagoon Elementary School is ranked #2611 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Big Lagoon Elementary School?
15 students attend Big Lagoon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Big Lagoon Elementary School students are American Indian, and 27% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Lagoon Elementary School?
Big Lagoon Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Big Lagoon Elementary School offer ?
Big Lagoon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Big Lagoon Elementary School part of?
Big Lagoon Elementary School is part of Big Lagoon Union Elementary School District.
School Reviews
2 9/12/2012
Academic programs are individualized to allow failing students to pass on an evaluation based on a sliding scale of standards and to keep all students at their highest "apparent" GPA. Students are HEAVILY prep''ed for the CA standard tests. Our child was a straight "A" student here, but when she left and entered high school we quickly discovered she was poorly prepared acedemically. Teacher supervision is dismissive of the chronicly problematic students. They will accept any students even ones that have been repeatedly suspended or expelled from other local schools. There is very limited arts, nearly no music program, and zero organized sports or even so much as a PE class.
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