Serving 431 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Raymond Temple Elementary School 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 47% (which is equal to 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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Raymond Temple Elementary serves a central area in Buena Park, CA, encompassing approximately 0.8 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raymond Temple Elementary School's student population of 431 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
431 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Raymond Temple Elementary School 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 Raymond Temple Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#3057 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
19%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
62%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
9%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raymond Temple Elementary School's ranking?
Raymond Temple Elementary School is ranked #3057 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Raymond Temple Elementary School often compared to?
Raymond Temple Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buena Terra Elementary School, Arthur F. Corey Elementary School 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 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Raymond Temple Elementary School?
431 students attend Raymond Temple Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Raymond Temple Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Raymond Temple Elementary School?
Raymond Temple Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Raymond Temple Elementary School offer ?
Raymond Temple Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Raymond Temple Elementary School part of?
Raymond Temple Elementary School is part of Centralia Elementary School District.
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