Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Elizabeth T. Hughbanks 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% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elizabeth T. Hughbanks Elementary serves the southeast part of Rialto, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the farthest distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 1.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elizabeth T. Hughbanks Elementary School's student population of 436 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
436 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Elizabeth T. Hughbanks 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 Elizabeth T. Hughbanks Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#6486 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
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 Elizabeth T. Hughbanks Elementary School's ranking?
Elizabeth T. Hughbanks Elementary School is ranked #6486 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Elizabeth T. Hughbanks Elementary School?
436 students attend Elizabeth T. Hughbanks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Elizabeth T. Hughbanks Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elizabeth T. Hughbanks Elementary School?
Elizabeth T. Hughbanks Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Elizabeth T. Hughbanks Elementary School offer ?
Elizabeth T. Hughbanks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Elizabeth T. Hughbanks Elementary School part of?
Elizabeth T. Hughbanks Elementary School is part of Rialto Unified School District.
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