Serving 147 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Trona 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Trona Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Trona school district, encompassing approximately 929 square miles in Trona, CA. Families may typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 16.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest edge being 33.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Trona Elementary School's student population of 147 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
147 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Trona 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 Trona Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#7265 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
28%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
58%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trona Elementary School's ranking?
Trona Elementary School is ranked #7265 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Trona Elementary School?
147 students attend Trona Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Trona Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Trona Elementary School?
Trona Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Trona Elementary School offer ?
Trona Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Trona Elementary School part of?
Trona Elementary School is part of Trona Joint Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
My Grandson Robert Hacker attends this school and seems to enjoy it.
The only complaint I have heard is the bullies. My husband & I have talked to him about the situation. We told him to ignore them & tell the teacher. Ginger Bailey grandmother
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