Serving 161 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Inyokern Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Inyokern Elementary serves the northwest part of its school district in Inyokern, CA, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 674 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 24.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Inyokern Elementary School's student population of 161 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
161 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Inyokern 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 Inyokern Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#5471 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
28%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
54%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inyokern Elementary School's ranking?
Inyokern Elementary School is ranked #5471 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Inyokern Elementary School?
161 students attend Inyokern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Inyokern Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Inyokern Elementary School?
Inyokern Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Inyokern Elementary School offer ?
Inyokern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Inyokern Elementary School part of?
Inyokern Elementary School is part of Sierra Sands Unified School District.
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