La Tierra Elementary School (Closed 2010)

La Tierra Elementary School serves 186 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
186 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
10%
12%
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Hispanic
28%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in La Tierra Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
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White
57%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.59
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Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in La Tierra Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend La Tierra Elementary School?
186 students attend La Tierra Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of La Tierra Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Tierra Elementary School?
La Tierra Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does La Tierra Elementary School offer ?
La Tierra Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is La Tierra Elementary School part of?
La Tierra Elementary School is part of Saddleback Valley Unified School District.

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