Laton Elementary School serves 321 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Laton Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Laton Elementary School's student population of 321 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
321 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Laton Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Laton Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#3200 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
88%
56%

Black
2%
5%

White
10%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laton Elementary School's ranking?
Laton Elementary School is ranked #3200 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Laton Elementary School?
321 students attend Laton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Laton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laton Elementary School?
Laton Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Laton Elementary School offer ?
Laton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Laton Elementary School part of?
Laton Elementary School is part of Laton Joint Unified School District.
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