Serving 188 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Tenaya 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tenaya Elementary serves the entire district in Groveland, CA, covering approximately 659.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 60.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tenaya Elementary School's student population of 188 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
188 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We Have the Power to Impact Our Future, and We’re Doing Something About It
School Rankings
Tenaya 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 Tenaya Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#7478 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
64%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tenaya Elementary School's ranking?
Tenaya Elementary School is ranked #7478 out of 9,523 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tenaya Elementary School?
188 students attend Tenaya Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Tenaya Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tenaya Elementary School?
Tenaya Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tenaya Elementary School offer ?
Tenaya Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Tenaya Elementary School part of?
Tenaya Elementary School is part of Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified School District.
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