Serving 420 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Podesta Ranch 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Podesta Ranch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Podesta Ranch Elementary School's student population of 420 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
Podesta Ranch 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 Podesta Ranch Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4275 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
30%
12%
Hispanic
39%
55%
Black
10%
5%
White
10%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Podesta Ranch Elementary School is ranked #4275 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Podesta Ranch Elementary School often compared to?
Podesta Ranch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Muir Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Podesta Ranch Elementary School?
420 students attend Podesta Ranch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Podesta Ranch Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Podesta Ranch Elementary School?
Podesta Ranch Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Podesta Ranch Elementary School offer ?
Podesta Ranch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Podesta Ranch Elementary School part of?
Podesta Ranch Elementary School is part of Lodi Unified School District.
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