Serving 807 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Roy W. Loudon 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 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 90% 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: 807 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Roy W. Loudon Elementary serves the northeast part of Bakersfield, CA, within an attendance area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roy W. Loudon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Roy W. Loudon Elementary School's student population of 807 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
807 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1989
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence in Education
School Rankings
Roy W. Loudon 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 Roy W. Loudon Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#4826 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
74%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Roy W. Loudon Elementary School's ranking?
Roy W. Loudon Elementary School is ranked #4826 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Roy W. Loudon Elementary School?
807 students attend Roy W. Loudon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Roy W. Loudon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roy W. Loudon Elementary School?
Roy W. Loudon Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Roy W. Loudon Elementary School offer ?
Roy W. Loudon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Roy W. Loudon Elementary School part of?
Roy W. Loudon Elementary School is part of Panama-Buena Vista Union School District.
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