Serving 720 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hart-ransom Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 720 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hart-ransom Elementary School's student population of 720 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
720 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Hart-ransom Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hart-ransom Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#3002 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
55%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
35%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
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 Hart-ransom Elementary School's ranking?
Hart-ransom Elementary School is ranked #3002 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hart-ransom Elementary School often compared to?
Hart-ransom Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alberta Martone Elementary School, Agnes M. Baptist Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hart-ransom Elementary School?
720 students attend Hart-ransom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Hart-ransom Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hart-ransom Elementary School?
Hart-ransom Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hart-ransom Elementary School offer ?
Hart-ransom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Hart-ransom Elementary School part of?
Hart-ransom Elementary School is part of Hart-Ransom Union Elementary School District.
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