Serving 125 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Big Pine 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Pine Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Big Pine Elementary School's student population of 125 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Big Pine Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Pine Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#4689 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
27%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
26%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Pine Elementary School's ranking?
Big Pine Elementary School is ranked #4689 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Big Pine Elementary School often compared to?
Big Pine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Big Pine High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Big Pine Elementary School?
125 students attend Big Pine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Big Pine Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are American Indian, 26% of students are White, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Pine Elementary School?
Big Pine Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Big Pine Elementary School offer ?
Big Pine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Big Pine Elementary School part of?
Big Pine Elementary School is part of Big Pine Unified School District.
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