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 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
186 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
28%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
57%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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