Serving 272 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Piru 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Piru Elementary serves the eastern part of the Piru, CA school district, covering an area of approximately 217.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 26.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Piru Elementary School's student population of 272 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
272 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Piru Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piru Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8456 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
96%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
28%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piru Elementary School's ranking?
Piru Elementary School is ranked #8456 out of 9,523 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Piru Elementary School?
272 students attend Piru Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Piru Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Piru Elementary School?
Piru Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Piru Elementary School offer ?
Piru Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Piru Elementary School part of?
Piru Elementary School is part of Fillmore Unified School District.
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