Serving 638 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Linda Verde 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 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 638 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Linda Verde Elementary School's student population of 638 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
638 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Linda Verde 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 Linda Verde Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#8656 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
28%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
56%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linda Verde Elementary School's ranking?
Linda Verde Elementary School is ranked #8656 out of 9,523 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Linda Verde Elementary School?
638 students attend Linda Verde Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Linda Verde Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Linda Verde Elementary School?
Linda Verde Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Linda Verde Elementary School offer ?
Linda Verde Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Linda Verde Elementary School part of?
Linda Verde Elementary School is part of Lancaster Elementary School District.
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