Serving 297 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Charles Hoffman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Charles Hoffman Elementary serves the east part of Lake Arrowhead, CA, covering an area of approximately 77 square miles. Families in this zone typically drive 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charles Hoffman Elementary School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
297 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Motto
Nurturing the Successful Student in Each Child
School Rankings
Charles Hoffman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles Hoffman Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4840 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
58%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles Hoffman Elementary School's ranking?
Charles Hoffman Elementary School is ranked #4840 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Charles Hoffman Elementary School?
297 students attend Charles Hoffman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Charles Hoffman Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charles Hoffman Elementary School?
Charles Hoffman Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Charles Hoffman Elementary School offer ?
Charles Hoffman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Charles Hoffman Elementary School part of?
Charles Hoffman Elementary School is part of Rim Of The World Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
ROWUSD Spring Break
April 05, 2027 (Monday)
ROWUSD Last Day of School
June 09, 2027 (Wednesday)
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