Serving 160 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Tomales 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 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tomales Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Tomales, CA, encompassing approximately 404.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 9.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 19.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tomales Elementary School's student population of 160 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
160 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tomales 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 Tomales Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#6946 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tomales Elementary School's ranking?
Tomales Elementary School is ranked #6946 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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tomales Elementary School?
160 students attend Tomales Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Tomales Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 36% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tomales Elementary School?
Tomales Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tomales Elementary School offer ?
Tomales Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Tomales Elementary School part of?
Tomales Elementary School is part of Shoreline Unified School District.
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