Serving 318 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lugo 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lugo Elementary serves the northeast part of Lynwood, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lugo Elementary School's student population of 318 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
318 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Lugo 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 Lugo Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#8588 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
95%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lugo Elementary School's ranking?
Lugo Elementary School is ranked #8588 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lugo Elementary School?
318 students attend Lugo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Lugo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lugo Elementary School?
Lugo Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lugo Elementary School offer ?
Lugo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Lugo Elementary School part of?
Lugo Elementary School is part of Lynwood Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
this is a fun and cool school!!!!
5 10/10/2025
Really love this school nice principal and staff and the teacher are really good help their students.
1 10/10/2025
If I could rate this school 0 stars I would, the teachers and principal are very unprofessional, they don't care about the students.
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