Serving 195 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lo-inyo 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lo-inyo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lo-inyo Elementary School's student population of 195 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Lo-inyo 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 Lo-inyo 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
#5321 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
59%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
19%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lo-inyo Elementary School's ranking?
Lo-inyo Elementary School is ranked #5321 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lo-inyo Elementary School?
195 students attend Lo-inyo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Lo-inyo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lo-inyo Elementary School?
Lo-inyo Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lo-inyo Elementary School offer ?
Lo-inyo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lo-inyo Elementary School part of?
Lo-inyo Elementary School is part of Lone Pine Unified School District.
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