La Rosa Elementary School serves 587 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
La Rosa Elementary School's student population of 587 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
587 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of La Rosa Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
68%
12%

Hispanic
24%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
4%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend La Rosa Elementary School?
587 students attend La Rosa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of La Rosa Elementary School students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Rosa Elementary School?
La Rosa Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does La Rosa Elementary School offer ?
La Rosa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is La Rosa Elementary School part of?
La Rosa Elementary School is part of Temple City Unified School District.
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