Denair 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 44%).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Math Proficiency: 10-14%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Attendance Zone: Denair Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Denair school district, covering approximately 56.4 square miles in Denair, CA. The typical drive to the school from anywhere within the zone takes about 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge located 15.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (14-15)
274 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Coyote Strong: Where Language Unites, Excellence Ignites! Dual Pathways, Infinite Possibilities
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(14-15)n/a
1%
Asian
(14-15)n/a
11%
Hispanic
(14-15)59%
54%
Black
(14-15)1%
6%
White
(14-15)38%
24%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(14-15)2%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
60%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Denair Elementary School often compared to?
Denair Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Denair Elementary Charter Academy, Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% CA state average).
How many students attend Denair Elementary School?
274 students attend Denair Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Denair Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Denair Elementary School offer ?
Denair Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Denair Elementary School part of?
Denair Elementary School is part of Denair Unified School District.
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