Serving 241 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Penryn Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- 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
School Overview
Penryn Elementary School's student population of 241 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
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Penryn Elementary School is 0.29, 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)60-64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
7%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
84%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
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 schools are Penryn Elementary School often compared to?
Penryn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H. Clarke Powers Elementary School, Ophir Steam Academy 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?
241 students attend Penryn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Penryn Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penryn Elementary School?
Penryn Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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Last Day of School- Minimum Day (Events)
June 05, 2024 (Wednesday)
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