Serving 550 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Casa Loma 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 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 550 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 12%
- Reading Proficiency: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Casa Loma Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Casa Loma Elementary School's student population of 550 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
550 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Casa Loma Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)12%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)22%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
87%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Casa Loma Elementary School often compared to?
Casa Loma Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Del Rio Elementary School, Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Casa Loma Elementary School?
550 students attend Casa Loma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Casa Loma Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Casa Loma Elementary School?
Casa Loma Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Casa Loma Elementary School offer ?
Casa Loma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Casa Loma Elementary School part of?
Casa Loma Elementary School is part of Bakersfield City School District.
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