Serving 616 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 33%). 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 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- 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 616 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
616 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lydiksen Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lydiksen Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#334 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
54%
12%
Hispanic
7%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
30%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
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 #334 out of 9,602 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 33% 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?
616 students attend Lydiksen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Lydiksen Elementary School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lydiksen Elementary School?
Lydiksen Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, 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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