Serving 404 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Upland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Upland Elementary serves the southern part of its district in Upland, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Most students live within a short 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about one mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Upland Elementary School's student population of 404 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
404 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Upland 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 Upland Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#4773 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
85%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
6%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
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)34.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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 Upland Elementary School's ranking?
Upland Elementary School is ranked #4773 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Upland Elementary School often compared to?
Upland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Los Amigos Elementary School, Bear Gulch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Upland Elementary School?
404 students attend Upland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Upland Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Upland Elementary School?
Upland Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Upland Elementary School offer ?
Upland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Upland Elementary School part of?
Upland Elementary School is part of Upland Unified School District.
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