Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lark Ellen 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 was 31% (which was lower than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the California state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
364 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)31%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)41%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
85%
56%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
20%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Lark Ellen Elementary School?
364 students attend Lark Ellen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lark Ellen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lark Ellen Elementary School?
Lark Ellen Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lark Ellen Elementary School offer ?
Lark Ellen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lark Ellen Elementary School part of?
Lark Ellen Elementary School is part of Covina-Valley Unified School District.
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