Lindsay Unified School District

371 E. Hermosa St.
Lindsay, CA 93247-2172
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lindsay Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,000 students in Lindsay Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Lindsay Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
4,000 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
188 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

District Rank

Lindsay Unified School District, which is ranked #1164 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1153 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Lindsay Unified  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lindsay Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lindsay Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
29%
94%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Lindsay Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.63
# American Indian Students
8 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
40 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,798 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
95%
56%
# Black Students
10 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
112 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
3%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
318
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
272
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
305
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
326
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
331
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
271
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
334
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
293
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
295
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
351
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
318
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
293
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
293
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,343 is higher than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,622 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$109 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Lindsay Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$87 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Lindsay Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$27,343
$19,801
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Lindsay Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$21,622
$18,236
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Lindsay Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lindsay Unified School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Loma Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
290 N. Harvard
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5111
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Rank: #22.
Lindsay Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
270 N. Harvard
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5913
Grades: 7-12
| 8 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
851 N. Stanford Ave.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-2571
Grades: K-8
| 422 students
Rank: #44.
Lindsay Senior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1849 E. Tulare Rd.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5911
Grades: 9-12
| 1,146 students
Rank: #55.
Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
340 N. Harvard
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-1311
Grades: K-8
| 359 students
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
451 E. Samoa St.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5916
Grades: K-8
| 704 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
333 N. W.wood Ave.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-6303
Grades: K-8
| 411 students
Rank: #88.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
461 W. Hickory
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-7208
Grades: K-8
| 485 students
Rank: #99.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 E. Tulare Rd.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5466
Grades: K-8
| 364 students
Rank: #1010.
John J. Cairns Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
290 N. Harvard Ave.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5913
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lindsay Preschool
211 Lrng Ln.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-8523
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lindsay Unified School District?
Lindsay Unified School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,000 students.
What is the rank of Lindsay Unified School District?
Lindsay Unified School District is ranked #1164 out of 1,939 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lindsay Unified School District?
95% of Lindsay Unified School District students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lindsay Unified School District?
Lindsay Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Lindsay Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,622 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,000 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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