Santa Fe Fundamental (Closed 2023)

4650 Baldwin Park Blvd.
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 270 students in grades 3-8, Santa Fe Fundamental 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 was 26% (which was lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 47% (which was lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(20-21)
26%
34%
(20-21)
47%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
83%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
13%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Santa Fe Fundamental?
270 students attend Santa Fe Fundamental.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Santa Fe Fundamental students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Fe Fundamental?
Santa Fe Fundamental has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Fe Fundamental offer ?
Santa Fe Fundamental offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is Santa Fe Fundamental part of?
Santa Fe Fundamental is part of Baldwin Park Unified School District.

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