Serving 741 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Vejar 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 741 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vejar Elementary serves the eastern part of Pomona, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Most students live within a short 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vejar Elementary School's student population of 741 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
741 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1990
School Rankings
Vejar 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 Vejar Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#6523 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
91%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Gray
School Mascot
Raccoons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vejar Elementary School's ranking?
Vejar Elementary School is ranked #6523 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Vejar Elementary School?
741 students attend Vejar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Vejar Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vejar Elementary School?
Vejar Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vejar Elementary School offer ?
Vejar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Vejar Elementary School part of?
Vejar Elementary School is part of Pomona Unified School District.
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