Serving 767 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ramona ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 767 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Ramona School serves the southwest part of Hawthorne, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ramona's student population of 767 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
767 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1907
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
The Hawthorne Way: Every student, every day.
School Rankings
Ramona ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ramona is 0.39, 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
#3026 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
77%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ramona's ranking?
Ramona is ranked #3026 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ramona often compared to?
Ramonais often viewed alongside schools like Washington, Jefferson by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ramona?
767 students attend Ramona.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Ramona students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ramona?
Ramona has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ramona offer ?
Ramona offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ramona part of?
Ramona is part of Hawthorne School District.
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