Lathrop Elementary School

15851 S. Fifth St.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Lathrop Elementary School serves 823 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 823 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 36%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lathrop Elementary School's student population of 823 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
823 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Lathrop Elementary School is 0.37, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
20%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
36%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
7%
12%
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Hispanic
79%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
8%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.37
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Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lathrop Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Lathrop Elementary School?
823 students attend Lathrop Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Lathrop Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lathrop Elementary School?
Lathrop Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Lathrop Elementary School offer ?
Lathrop Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lathrop Elementary School part of?
Lathrop Elementary School is part of Manteca Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 823 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 36%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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