Serving 505 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mammoth 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 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mammoth Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 408 square miles in Mammoth Lakes, CA. Families residing within this area typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 27.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mammoth Elementary School's student population of 505 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
505 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mammoth 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 Mammoth Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#5126 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
58%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Mammoth Elementary School's ranking?
Mammoth Elementary School is ranked #5126 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mammoth Elementary School?
505 students attend Mammoth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Mammoth Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mammoth Elementary School?
Mammoth Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mammoth Elementary School offer ?
Mammoth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mammoth Elementary School part of?
Mammoth Elementary School is part of Mammoth Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
April 19, 2027 (Monday)
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