Vejar Elementary School
950 W. Grand Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(909)397-4985
- Vejar Elementary School serves 929 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Vejar Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is equal to the California state level of 24:1.
- Vejar Elementary School operates within the Pomona Unified School District.
Top Placements (California)
Vejar Elementary School is Listed among the top public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for gree lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Vejar Elementary School's student population of 929 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 929 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Vejar Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Vejar Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 24:1 |
| Asian | 4% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 93% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.41 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Vejar Elementary School is Pomona Unified School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Pomona Unified School District's student population of 24,654 students has decreased by 9% over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $12,667 is higher than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $13,163 is higher than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| School District Name | Pomona Unified School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 42 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 24,654 | 1,585 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 48% |
| District Total Revenue | $344 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $358 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $12,667 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $13,163 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Vejar Elementary School is Fremont Academy Of Engineering And Design (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Fremont Academy Of Engineering And Design (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Washington Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pomona Washington Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 670 students
0.3 miles
975 E. Ninth St.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909)397-4675 0.3 K-5 670 - Pomona Lopez Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 641 students
0.4 miles
701 S. White Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909)397-4438 0.4 K-6 641 - Pomona Fremont Academy Of Engineering And Design Grades: 7-12 | 871 students
0.5 miles
725 W. Franklin Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909)397-4521 0.5 7-12 871 - Pomona Madison Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 578 students
0.5 miles
351 W. Phillips Blvd.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909)397-4643 0.5 K-6 578 - Pomona Pomona Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 14 students
0.5 miles
605 N. Park Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909)397-4900 0.5 7-12 14
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