Serving 611 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Selma Herndon 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 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Selma Herndon Elementary serves the entire district of Livingston, CA, covering an area of approximately 35.7 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Selma Herndon Elementary School's student population of 611 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
611 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Selma Herndon 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 Selma Herndon Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#5930 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
22%
12%
Hispanic
74%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Selma Herndon Elementary School's ranking?
Selma Herndon Elementary School is ranked #5930 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Selma Herndon Elementary School often compared to?
Selma Herndon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yamato Colony Elementary School, Elim Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Selma Herndon Elementary School?
611 students attend Selma Herndon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Selma Herndon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Selma Herndon Elementary School?
Selma Herndon Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Selma Herndon Elementary School offer ?
Selma Herndon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Selma Herndon Elementary School part of?
Selma Herndon Elementary School is part of Livingston Union School District.
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