Serving 289 students in grades Kindergarten-6, El Capitan 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: El Capitan Elementary serves the entire district of Delhi, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 15.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Capitan Elementary School's student population of 289 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
289 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
El Capitan 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 El Capitan Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#5677 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
94%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Capitan Elementary School's ranking?
El Capitan Elementary School is ranked #5677 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Capitan Elementary School often compared to?
El Capitan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend El Capitan Elementary School?
289 students attend El Capitan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of El Capitan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Capitan Elementary School?
El Capitan Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Capitan Elementary School offer ?
El Capitan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is El Capitan Elementary School part of?
El Capitan Elementary School is part of Delhi Unified School District.
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