Top Rankings
Loomis Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,901 students in Loomis Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Loomis Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,360 Schools
# Students
2,901 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Loomis Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #122 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#125 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
12%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
76%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,234 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,982 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,234
$19,978
Spending / Student
$9,982
$18,399
Best Loomis Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ophir Steam Academy
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1373 Lozanos Rd.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(530) 885-3495
Newcastle, CA 95658
(530) 885-3495
Gr: K-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
H. Clarke Powers Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3296 Humphrey Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-2635
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-2635
Gr: K-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7050 Franklin School Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1818
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1818
Gr: K-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Penryn Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6885 English Colony Way
Penryn, CA 95663
(916) 663-3993
Penryn, CA 95663
(916) 663-3993
Gr: K-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Placer Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8650 Horseshoe Bar Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1830
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1830
Gr: K-8 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Loomis Basin Charter
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5438 Laird Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-2642
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-2642
Gr: K-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Loomis Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3505 Taylor Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1824
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1824
Gr: K-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Loomis Union Elementary School District?
Loomis Union Elementary School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,901 students.
What is the rank of Loomis Union Elementary School District?
Loomis Union Elementary School District is ranked #122 out of 1,908 school districts in California (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Loomis Union Elementary School District?
76% of Loomis Union Elementary School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Loomis Union Elementary School District?
Loomis Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Loomis Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,982 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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