Vejar Elementary School
Tel:
(909)397-4985
- Vejar Elementary School serves 959 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Vejar Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Vejar Elementary School's student population of 959 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 959 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Vejar Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Vejar Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #6925 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 92% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 1% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pomona Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 628 students
0.3 miles
975 E. Ninth St.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909)397-4675 0.3 K-5 628 - Pomona Lopez Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 599 students
0.4 miles
701 S. White Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909)397-4438 0.4 K-6 599 - Pomona Fremont Academy Of Engineering And Design Grades: 7-12 | 830 students
0.5 miles
725 W. Franklin Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909)397-4521 0.5 7-12 830 - Pomona Madison Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 554 students
0.5 miles
351 W. Phillips Blvd.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909)397-4643 0.5 K-6 554 - Pomona Pomona Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 7-12
0.5 miles
605 N. Park Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909)397-4900 0.5 7-12 n/a
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