Serving 832 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bishop 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 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 832 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pine Street Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Bishop school district, encompassing approximately 964 square miles in and around Bishop, CA. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 21.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 50.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bishop Elementary School's student population of 832 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
832 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bishop Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bishop Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#4476 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
14%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bishop Elementary School's ranking?
Bishop Elementary School is ranked #4476 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bishop Elementary School often compared to?
Bishop Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Big Pine Elementary School, Round Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bishop Elementary School?
832 students attend Bishop Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Bishop Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bishop Elementary School?
Bishop Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bishop Elementary School offer ?
Bishop Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bishop Elementary School part of?
Bishop Elementary School is part of Bishop Unified School District.
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