Pinon Hills Elementary School

878 Mono Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 534 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pinon Hills 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 534 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pinon Hills Elementary School's student population of 534 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Pinon Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinon Hills Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7022 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
17%
33%
31%
47%
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
60%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
28%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pinon Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Pinon Hills Elementary School is ranked #7022 out of 9,602 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pinon Hills Elementary School?
534 students attend Pinon Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Pinon Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinon Hills Elementary School?
Pinon Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pinon Hills Elementary School offer ?
Pinon Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pinon Hills Elementary School part of?
Pinon Hills Elementary School is part of Snowline Joint Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 534 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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