Serving 1,000 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lathrop 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 is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,000 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lathrop Elementary serves the northwest part of Lathrop, CA, covering an area of approximately 7.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lathrop Elementary School's student population of 1,000 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,000 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lathrop Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lathrop Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7843 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
74%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 is Lathrop Elementary School's ranking?
Lathrop Elementary School is ranked #7843 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lathrop Elementary School often compared to?
Lathrop Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vinewood Elementary School, Veritas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lathrop Elementary School?
1,000 students attend Lathrop Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Lathrop Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lathrop Elementary School?
Lathrop Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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