Lee Vining Elementary School serves 95 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Lee Vining Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher 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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lee Vining Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Lee Vining Elementary School's student population of 95 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
95 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Lee Vining Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Lee Vining Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#804 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
45%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
55%
21%

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

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lee Vining Elementary School's ranking?
Lee Vining Elementary School is ranked #804 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Lee Vining Elementary School?
95 students attend Lee Vining Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Lee Vining Elementary School students are White, and 45% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lee Vining Elementary School?
Lee Vining Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lee Vining Elementary School offer ?
Lee Vining Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lee Vining Elementary School part of?
Lee Vining Elementary School is part of Eastern Sierra Unified School District.
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