Loomis Union Elementary School District

3290 Humphrey Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650-9043
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

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%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,826 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 35%), 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
10,323 Schools
# Students
2,826 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
127 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Loomis Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #122 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#125 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 10%)
64%
34%
70%
47%
54%
29%
(2022-23)
10%
27.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
13%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
75%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,727 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,650 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$150,628 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$130,845 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,727
$26,022
Spending / Student
$12,650
$22,604

Best Loomis Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ophir Steam Academy
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1373 Lozanos Rd.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(530) 885-3495
Gr: K-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
H. Clarke Powers Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3296 Humphrey Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-2635
Gr: K-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7050 Franklin School Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1818
Gr: K-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Penryn Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6885 English Colony Way
Penryn, CA 95663
(916) 663-3993
Gr: K-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Placer Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8650 Horseshoe Bar Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1830
Gr: K-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Loomis Basin Charter
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5438 Laird Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-2642
Gr: K-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Loomis Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3505 Taylor Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1824
Gr: K-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Loomis Union Elementary School District?
Loomis Union Elementary School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,826 students.
What is the rank of Loomis Union Elementary School District?
Loomis Union Elementary School District is ranked #122 out of 1,903 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%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Loomis Union Elementary School District?
75% of Loomis Union Elementary School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 $12,650 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 2,826 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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