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Loma Elementary School

10355 Loma Ln.
La Mesa, CA 91941
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Tel: (619) 668-5862
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Loma Elementary School serves 293 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Loma Elementary School's student population of 293 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
293 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Loma Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
25-29%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
35-39%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
5%
12%
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Hispanic
63%
56%
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Black
10%
5%
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White
15%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.57
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Loma Elementary School?

293 students attend Loma Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

63% of Loma Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Loma Elementary School?

Loma Elementary School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Loma Elementary School offer ?

Loma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Loma Elementary School part of?

Loma Elementary School is part of La Mesa-Spring Valley School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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