Serving 705 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John O. Tynes 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 705 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John O. Tynes Elementary School's student population of 705 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
705 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
John O. Tynes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John O. Tynes Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#2938 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
68%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
10%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John O. Tynes Elementary School's ranking?
John O. Tynes Elementary School is ranked #2938 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are John O. Tynes Elementary School often compared to?
John O. Tynes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Golden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend John O. Tynes Elementary School?
705 students attend John O. Tynes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of John O. Tynes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John O. Tynes Elementary School?
John O. Tynes Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John O. Tynes Elementary School offer ?
John O. Tynes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is John O. Tynes Elementary School part of?
John O. Tynes Elementary School is part of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District.
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