Serving 303 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Norma Coombs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Norma Coombs Elementary School's student population of 303 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Norma Coombs Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
14%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Norma Coombs Elementary School often compared to?
Norma Coombs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hamilton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Norma Coombs Elementary School?
303 students attend Norma Coombs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Norma Coombs Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norma Coombs Elementary School?
Norma Coombs Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Norma Coombs Elementary School offer ?
Norma Coombs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Norma Coombs Elementary School part of?
Norma Coombs Elementary School is part of Pasadena Unified School District.
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