Piru Elementary School serves 277 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Piru Elementary School's student population of 277 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
277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Piru Elementary School is 0.12, 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)25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
94%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
4%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Piru Elementary School?
277 students attend Piru Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Piru Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 22:1.
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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