Serving 326 students in grades Kindergarten-6, 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 25-29% (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 27:1 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Loma Elementary School's student population of 326 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 16, 2026
Loma 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 Loma Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#5677 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
16%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked QuestionsÂé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½> What is Loma Elementary School's ranking?
Loma Elementary School is ranked #5677 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Loma Elementary School often compared to?
Loma Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sweetwater Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% 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 Loma Elementary School?
326 students attend Loma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Loma Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Loma Elementary School?
Loma Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Loma Elementary School offer ?
Loma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Loma Elementary School part of?
Loma Elementary School is part of La Mesa-Spring Valley School District.
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