Serving 761 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ramon S. Tafoya 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 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 761 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Math Proficiency: 28%
- Reading Proficiency: 42%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary School's student population of 761 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
761 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary School is 0.59, 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)28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)42%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
60%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary School often compared to?
Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Prairie Elementary School, Spring Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary School?
761 students attend Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary School?
Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary School offer ?
Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary School part of?
Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary School is part of Woodland Joint Unified School District.
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