San Pedro Elementary School serves 507 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
San Pedro Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
San Pedro Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
San Pedro Elementary School's student population of 507 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
507 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
San Pedro Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of San Pedro Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#3265 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
98%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
n/a
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Pedro Elementary School's ranking?
San Pedro Elementary School is ranked #3265 out of 3,649 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend San Pedro Elementary School?
507 students attend San Pedro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of San Pedro Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Pedro Elementary School?
San Pedro Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Pedro Elementary School offer ?
San Pedro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is San Pedro Elementary School part of?
San Pedro Elementary School is part of San Rafael City Elementary School District.
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