Loyola Elementary School

770 Berry Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94024

(School attendance zone shown in map)

www.loyolaschool.org

Loyola Elementary School serves 300 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 300 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Math Proficiency
: 87%
Reading Proficiency
: 89%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Loyola Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Loyola Elementary School's student population of 300 students has declined by 32% over five school years.

The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

300 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Loyola Elementary School is 0.68, which is more 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)

87%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Loyola Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

89%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Loyola Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Loyola Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

30%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Loyola Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

56%

Black

White

45%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Loyola Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

19%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.68

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Loyola Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

53%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Los Altos Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Loyola Elementary School's ranking?

Loyola Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What schools are Loyola Elementary School often compared to?

Loyola Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Covington Elementary School by visitors of our site.

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

87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Loyola Elementary School?

300 students attend Loyola Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

45% of Loyola Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.

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

Loyola Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Loyola Elementary School offer ?

Loyola Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Loyola Elementary School part of?

Loyola Elementary School is part of Los Altos Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 300 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Math Proficiency
: 87%
Reading Proficiency
: 89%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education