Biola-pershing Elementary School serves 199 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (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 40-44% (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.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Biola-pershing Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Biola-pershing Elementary School's student population of 199 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Biola-pershing Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
92%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Biola-pershing Elementary School?
199 students attend Biola-pershing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Biola-pershing Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Biola-pershing Elementary School?
Biola-pershing Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Biola-pershing Elementary School offer ?
Biola-pershing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Biola-pershing Elementary School part of?
Biola-pershing Elementary School is part of Central Unified School District.
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