Serving 319 students in grades Kindergarten-5, La Pluma Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Math Proficiency: 42%
- Reading Proficiency: 51%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
La Pluma Elementary School's student population of 319 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
319 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of La Pluma Elementary School is 0.52, 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)42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)51%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
67%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
16%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are La Pluma Elementary School often compared to?
La Pluma Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend La Pluma Elementary School?
319 students attend La Pluma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of La Pluma Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Pluma Elementary School?
La Pluma Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does La Pluma Elementary School offer ?
La Pluma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is La Pluma Elementary School part of?
La Pluma Elementary School is part of Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District.
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