Is La Gloria Elementary a good school?

La Gloria Elementary ranks 4127 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend La Gloria Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 840 students attended La Gloria Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of La Gloria Elementary?

Students at La Gloria Elementary are 97% Hispanic, 2% White.

What schools do graduates of La Gloria Elementary attend?

Students who attend La Gloria Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Fairview Middle High : Gonzales High

La Gloria Elementary

Summary:

La Gloria Elementary is a public elementary school located in Gonzales, CA, serving 840 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Gonzales Unified School District, which is ranked 1198 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While La Gloria Elementary shares some challenges with nearby schools like Bardin Elementary and Monte Bella Elementary, the school stands out for its significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates, which have risen from 9.5% in 2018-2019 to 26.6% in 2022-2023, notably higher than the state average of 14.3%. Additionally, La Gloria's test scores are consistently lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 30.79% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 27.34% in Mathematics, compared to 47.04% and 35.54% statewide, respectively.

The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with lower rankings for male students and relatively better performance for English Language Learners. Furthermore, La Gloria Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 81.55% to 82.55% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the state average. These socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the school's challenges, which are also reflected in the higher student-teacher ratio compared to the state average. While nearby schools like Spreckels Elementary and Mission Elementary perform significantly better, the data suggests that La Gloria Elementary and the Gonzales Unified School District may need to focus on improving educational outcomes, addressing attendance issues, and providing targeted support for underperforming student groups.

Detail:

Public K-5

220 Elko St.
Gonzales, CA 93926-0238

(831) 675-3663

District: Gonzales Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4127^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,744

Students who attend La Gloria Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Fairview Middle
High:	Gonzales High

Student/teacher ratio: 24.3

Number of students: 840

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

96.9%

White:

1.8%

Two or more races:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details La Gloria Elementary ranks worse than 70.4% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.77. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.9%), White (1.8%), two or more races (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Gloria Elementary is 24.3. (See more...)

Compare La Gloria Elementary employs 34.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Gloria Elementary is $8,744.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

La Gloria Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks La Gloria Elementary 4127^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See La Gloria Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Gonzales Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Gonzales Unified 1198^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for La Gloria Elementary

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Rank History for all students at La Gloria Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	26.57	3440^th	4809	28.5%
2005	21.96	3832^nd	4822	20.5%
2006	21.14	3914^th	4818	18.8%
2007	17.67	4465^th	5113	12.7%
2008	15.15	4653^rd	5113	9.0%
2009	9.51	5021^st	5193	3.3%
2010	17.17	4768^th	5314	10.3%
2011	18.65	4756^th	5377	11.5%
2012	22.12	4507^th	5390	16.4%
2013	18.39	4847^th	5530	12.4%
2015	13.68	5231^st	5611	6.8%
2016	23.03	4345^th	5614	22.6%
2017	23.86	4350^th	5692	23.6%
2018	27.44	4039^th	5662	28.7%
2019	26.99	4192^nd	5789	27.6%
2021	20.05	1158^th	1417	18.3%
2022	28.14	4034^th	5883	31.4%
2023	27.57	4119^th	5874	29.9%
2024	27.77	4127^th	5862	29.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at La Gloria Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	39.37	1795^th	3246	44.7%
2019	42.18	1661^st	3275	49.3%
2021	53.82	168^th	602	72.1%
2022	55.52	942^nd	3311	71.5%
2023	43.50	1580^th	3250	51.4%
2024	52.02	1075^th	3160	66.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at La Gloria Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.12	2192^nd	2420	9.4%
2024	29.89	1845^th	2634	30.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at La Gloria Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	35.43	3365^th	5084	33.8%
2019	35.73	3449^th	5173	33.3%
2021	25.85	897^th	1110	19.2%
2022	36.45	3301^st	5264	37.3%
2023	35.12	3472^nd	5374	35.4%
2024	31.09	3843^rd	5511	30.3%

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Rank History for Homeless students at La Gloria Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	49.98	148^th	356	58.4%
2023	38.28	207^th	336	38.4%
2024	54.21	138^th	364	62.1%

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Rank History for Female students at La Gloria Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	31.09	3679^th	5413	32.0%
2019	27.36	4044^th	5492	26.4%
2021	20.34	1044^th	1267	17.6%
2022	28.80	3857^th	5635	31.6%
2023	32.17	3561^st	5617	36.6%
2024	33.25	3544^th	5605	36.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at La Gloria Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	33.84	1271^st	2128	40.3%
2019	26.77	1965^th	2585	24.0%
2021	21.33	257^th	293	12.3%
2022	24.31	1782^nd	2227	20.0%

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Rank History for Male students at La Gloria Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	25.11	4102^nd	5431	24.5%
2019	28.28	3918^th	5510	28.9%
2021	20.93	1020^th	1272	19.8%
2022	28.16	3948^th	5663	30.3%
2023	24.30	4323^rd	5650	23.5%
2024	23.93	4369^th	5636	22.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at La Gloria Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	38.03	2992^nd	4830	38.1%
2019	37.43	3136^th	4963	36.8%
2022	39.43	2940^th	5084	42.2%
2023	38.85	2999^th	5098	41.2%
2024	39.68	2982^nd	5102	41.6%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, March 13, 2020

My student has grown so much in the last year year. She feels safe and has many friends. The principal and teachers care about kids! Close Quote

by a citizen
Friday, February 15, 2019

Small classrooms, dedicated staff, and great administration. Close Quote

Enrollment information for La Gloria Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	64	4	11	767	0	n/a	n/a	0	846
1999	59	4	13	813	3	n/a	n/a	0	892
2000	47	6	18	842	3	n/a	n/a	0	916
2001	47	3	12	830	3	n/a	n/a	0	895
2002	46	4	27	848	6	n/a	n/a	5	936
2003	46	4	27	848	6	n/a	n/a	5	936
2004	43	8	28	834	3	n/a	n/a	0	916
2005	41	4	34	797	3	n/a	n/a	3	882
2006	31	4	34	829	1	n/a	n/a	0	899
2007	34	5	26	795	0	n/a	n/a	1	861
2008	31	5	15	779	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	830
2009	40	4	11	821	0	1	0	0	877
2010	28	4	4	863	8	2	0	0	909
2011	23	1	3	870	3	1	0	0	901
2012	22	0	3	883	6	3	0	0	917
2013	27	1	5	926	6	4	3	0	972
2014	22	1	4	924	7	3	3	0	964
2015	21	0	5	915	4	2	1	0	948
2016	14	0	5	876	4	1	3	0	903
2017	10	0	3	850	2	1	4	0	870
2018	7	0	3	787	3	0	3	0	803
2019	7	0	3	782	2	0	2	0	796
2020	12	1	4	910	2	0	3	0	932
2021	11	2	3	867	3	0	2	0	888
2022	16	0	2	843	5	0	1	0	867
2023	15	0	2	814	4	0	5	0	840

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at La Gloria Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	846	42.8	19.8	76.2
1999	892	43.5	20.5	74.8
2000	916	50.0	18.3	76.2
2001	895	51.0	17.5	79
2002	936	47.0	19.9	71.2
2003	936	47.0	19.9	71.2
2004	916	51.0	18.0	70.6
2005	882	50.0	17.6	66.9
2006	899	50.0	18.0	66.9
2007	861	51.0	16.9	71
2008	830	53.0	15.7	73.5
2009	877	47.0	17.5	85.1
2010	909	43.0	21.1	84.9
2011	901	n/a	n/a	92.5
2012	917	40.1	22.8	89.7
2013	972	39.5	24.6	81.7
2014	964	42.0	22.9	87.8
2015	948	41.0	23.1	84
2016	903	41.0	22.0	83.5
2017	870	39.0	22.3	80.1
2018	803	36.0	22.3	84.9
2019	796	35.0	22.7	82.9
2020	932	n/a	n/a	81.7
2021	888	35.0	25.3	82.5
2022	867	37.1	23.3	81.5
2023	840	34.5	24.3	81.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio La Gloria Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	846	42.8	19.8	76.2
1999	892	43.5	20.5	74.8
2000	916	50.0	18.3	76.2
2001	895	51.0	17.5	79
2002	936	47.0	19.9	71.2
2003	936	47.0	19.9	71.2
2004	916	51.0	18.0	70.6
2005	882	50.0	17.6	66.9
2006	899	50.0	18.0	66.9
2007	861	51.0	16.9	71
2008	830	53.0	15.7	73.5
2009	877	47.0	17.5	85.1
2010	909	43.0	21.1	84.9
2011	901	n/a	n/a	92.5
2012	917	40.1	22.8	89.7
2013	972	39.5	24.6	81.7
2014	964	42.0	22.9	87.8
2015	948	41.0	23.1	84
2016	903	41.0	22.0	83.5
2017	870	39.0	22.3	80.1
2018	803	36.0	22.3	84.9
2019	796	35.0	22.7	82.9
2020	932	n/a	n/a	81.7
2021	888	35.0	25.3	82.5
2022	867	37.1	23.3	81.5
2023	840	34.5	24.3	81.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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