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Penryn Elementary School

6885 English Colony Way
Penryn, CA 95663
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Tel: (916) 663-3993
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Penryn Elementary School serves 226 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-64%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70-74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Penryn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

School Overview

Penryn Elementary School's student population of 226 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
226 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Penryn Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
60-64%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
70-74%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Penryn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
7%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Penryn Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
82%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.32
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Penryn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Penryn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Loomis Union Elementary School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Penryn Elementary School's ranking?

Penryn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What schools are Penryn Elementary School often compared to?

Penryn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H. Clarke Powers Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Penryn Elementary School?

226 students attend Penryn Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

82% of Penryn Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Penryn Elementary School?

Penryn Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Penryn Elementary School offer ?

Penryn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Penryn Elementary School part of?

Penryn Elementary School is part of Loomis Union Elementary School District.

School Calendar

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Spring Break (Events)
April 03, 2023 (Monday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 04, 2023 (Tuesday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 05, 2023 (Wednesday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 06, 2023 (Thursday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 07, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-64%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70-74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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