Serving 848 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Taylor (Ida Redmond) 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 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 848 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 28%
- Reading Proficiency: 41%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary School's student population of 848 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
848 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary School is 0.21, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)41%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary School?
848 students attend Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary School?
Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary School offer ?
Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary School part of?
Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary School is part of Santa Maria-Bonita School District.
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