Serving 56 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Snelling-merced Falls Elementary School ranks in the top 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 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Snelling-merced Falls Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Snelling-merced Falls Elementary School's student population of 56 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
56 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Snelling-merced Falls Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Snelling-merced Falls Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#4066 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
45%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
50%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Snelling-merced Falls Elementary School's ranking?
Snelling-merced Falls Elementary School is ranked #4066 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Snelling-merced Falls Elementary School?
56 students attend Snelling-merced Falls Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Snelling-merced Falls Elementary School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Snelling-merced Falls Elementary School?
Snelling-merced Falls Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Snelling-merced Falls Elementary School offer ?
Snelling-merced Falls Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Snelling-merced Falls Elementary School part of?
Snelling-merced Falls Elementary School is part of Snelling-Merced Falls Union Elementary School District.
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