Serving 495 students in grades Kindergarten-8, H. Clarke Powers Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H. Clarke Powers Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
H. Clarke Powers Elementary School's student population of 495 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
495 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Year Founded
1856
School Rankings
H. Clarke Powers Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H. Clarke Powers Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#809 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 25-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hispanic
15%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
74%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
6%
Showing 2010–2021. View full 21-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is H. Clarke Powers Elementary School's ranking?
H. Clarke Powers Elementary School is ranked #809 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are H. Clarke Powers Elementary School often compared to?
H. Clarke Powers Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Penryn Elementary School, Ophir Steam Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend H. Clarke Powers Elementary School?
495 students attend H. Clarke Powers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of H. Clarke Powers Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of H. Clarke Powers Elementary School?
H. Clarke Powers Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does H. Clarke Powers Elementary School offer ?
H. Clarke Powers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is H. Clarke Powers Elementary School part of?
H. Clarke Powers Elementary School is part of Loomis Union Elementary School District.
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