Serving 628 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Oscar F. Loya 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 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 628 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Math Proficiency: 30%
- Reading Proficiency: 38%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oscar F. Loya Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Oscar F. Loya Elementary School's student population of 628 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-6
Total Students
628 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oscar F. Loya Elementary School is 0.06, 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)30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)38%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Oscar F. Loya Elementary School?
628 students attend Oscar F. Loya Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Oscar F. Loya Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oscar F. Loya Elementary School?
Oscar F. Loya Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oscar F. Loya Elementary School offer ?
Oscar F. Loya Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Oscar F. Loya Elementary School part of?
Oscar F. Loya Elementary School is part of Alisal Union School District.
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Last Day of School!!
June 04, 2024 (Tuesday)
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