Serving 468 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hemmerling 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 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hemmerling Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Banning, CA, encompassing approximately 305.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 21.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hemmerling Elementary School's student population of 468 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
468 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Hemmerling 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 Hemmerling Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#7596 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
74%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hemmerling Elementary School's ranking?
Hemmerling Elementary School is ranked #7596 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hemmerling Elementary School often compared to?
Hemmerling Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, Cabazon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hemmerling Elementary School?
468 students attend Hemmerling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Hemmerling Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hemmerling Elementary School?
Hemmerling Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hemmerling Elementary School offer ?
Hemmerling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hemmerling Elementary School part of?
Hemmerling Elementary School is part of Banning Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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