Serving 221 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dehesa 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 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dehesa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dehesa Elementary School's student population of 221 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 144% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
221 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1876
School Rankings
Dehesa 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 Dehesa Elementary School is 0.72, which is more 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
#7250 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
38%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
30%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dehesa Elementary School's ranking?
Dehesa Elementary School is ranked #7250 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dehesa Elementary School?
221 students attend Dehesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Dehesa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dehesa Elementary School?
Dehesa Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dehesa Elementary School offer ?
Dehesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dehesa Elementary School part of?
Dehesa Elementary School is part of Dehesa Elementary School District.
School Calendar
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Date
First Day of School Minimum Day
August 13, 2025 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
March 23, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
March 30, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 05, 2026 (Friday)
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