Serving 94 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rancho Tehama 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% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rancho Tehama Elementary serves the northwest part of Corning, CA, covering an area of approximately 19.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rancho Tehama Elementary School's student population of 94 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
94 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rancho Tehama 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 Rancho Tehama Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#8150 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
66%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Rancho Tehama Elementary School's ranking?
Rancho Tehama Elementary School is ranked #8150 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rancho Tehama Elementary School?
94 students attend Rancho Tehama Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Rancho Tehama Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rancho Tehama Elementary School?
Rancho Tehama Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rancho Tehama Elementary School offer ?
Rancho Tehama Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rancho Tehama Elementary School part of?
Rancho Tehama Elementary School is part of Corning Union Elementary School District.
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