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Cooley Ranch Elementary School

1000 S. Cooley Dr.
Colton, CA 92324
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Tel: (909) 876-4272
www.colton.k12.ca.us
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Cooley Ranch Elementary School serves 537 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 24%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 32%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cooley Ranch Elementary School's student population of 537 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
537 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Cooley Ranch Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
24%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
32%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
67%
56%
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Black
18%
5%
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White
5%
22%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.52
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Colton Joint Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Cooley Ranch Elementary School?

537 students attend Cooley Ranch Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Cooley Ranch Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Cooley Ranch Elementary School?

Cooley Ranch Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Cooley Ranch Elementary School offer ?

Cooley Ranch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Cooley Ranch Elementary School part of?

Cooley Ranch Elementary School is part of Colton Joint Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 24%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 32%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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