Serving 214 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Descanso 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 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 214 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Descanso Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Descanso Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Descanso Elementary School is ranked #3182 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Descanso Elementary School?
214 students attend Descanso Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Descanso Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Descanso Elementary School?
Descanso Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Descanso Elementary School offer ?
Descanso Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Descanso Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 214 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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