Serving 627 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Yamato Colony Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Yamato Colony Elementary serves the northeast part of Livingston, CA, covering an area of approximately 6.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yamato Colony Elementary School's student population of 627 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
627 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
All students will be prepared as 21st Century global citizens.
School Rankings
Yamato Colony Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yamato Colony Elementary School is 0.31, 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
#2819 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
82%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
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)19.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yamato Colony Elementary School's ranking?
Yamato Colony Elementary School is ranked #2819 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Yamato Colony Elementary School often compared to?
Yamato Colony Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Selma Herndon Elementary School, Elim Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Yamato Colony Elementary School?
627 students attend Yamato Colony Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Yamato Colony Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yamato Colony Elementary School?
Yamato Colony Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Yamato Colony Elementary School offer ?
Yamato Colony Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Yamato Colony Elementary School part of?
Yamato Colony Elementary School is part of Livingston Union School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
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