Serving 586 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lydiksen Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Lydiksen Elementary serves the western part of Pleasanton, CA, covering an approximate area of 10.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance to the edge of the attendance zone being about 3.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lydiksen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lydiksen Elementary School's student population of 586 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
586 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lydiksen Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lydiksen Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#343 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
53%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
Showing 2010–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lydiksen Elementary School's ranking?
Lydiksen Elementary School is ranked #343 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lydiksen Elementary School often compared to?
Lydiksen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Donlon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lydiksen Elementary School?
586 students attend Lydiksen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Lydiksen Elementary School students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lydiksen Elementary School?
Lydiksen Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lydiksen Elementary School offer ?
Lydiksen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lydiksen Elementary School part of?
Lydiksen Elementary School is part of Pleasanton Unified School District.
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