Alta Loma Elementary

Summary:

Alta Loma Elementary is a public elementary school serving 395 students in grades K-6 in the Alta Loma Elementary District in Alta Loma, California. The school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, particularly for its Hispanic and low-income student populations.

Alta Loma Elementary's test scores are impressive, with proficiency rates ranging from 31.15% to 51.72% in English Language Arts and 30.16% to 53.49% in Math, compared to the state averages of 42.8% to 47.37% in ELA and 34.31% to 45.64% in Math. The school also performs well on science assessments, with proficiency rates of 38.98% to 46.54% compared to the state average of 30.7% to 32.68%. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.9% in 2018-2019 to 26.3% in 2022-2023, which is an area of concern.

When compared to nearby schools, Hermosa Elementary and Victoria Groves Elementary in the Alta Loma Elementary District generally outperform Alta Loma Elementary in test scores, particularly in English Language Arts. However, Alta Loma Elementary has a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (50.89%) compared to these nearby schools (32.95% and 33.15%, respectively). When compared to schools in the neighboring Central Elementary and Cucamonga Elementary districts, Alta Loma Elementary significantly outperforms these schools in both academic achievement and student demographics.


Detail:

Public K-6

 7085 Amethyst St.
       Alta Loma, CA  91701-5007


(909) 484-5000

District: Alta Loma Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
2381st of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,215 Help


Students who attend Alta Loma Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Alta Loma Junior High
High:    Alta Loma High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.1 Help
Number of students:  395

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
57.7%
White:
19.5%
Asian:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.9% Help


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Compare Details Alta Loma Elementary ranks better than 59.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks last among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Alta Loma Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.26. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Alta Loma Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Alta Loma Elementary School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.7%), White (19.5%), Asian (10.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Alta Loma Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alta Loma Elementary is 24.1, which is the 3rd best among 8 elementary schools in the Alta Loma Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alta Loma Elementary is $7,215, which is the 4th highest among 8 elementary schools in the Alta Loma Elementary School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alta Loma Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Alta Loma Elementary 2381st of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Alta Loma Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Alta Loma Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Alta Loma Elementary 249th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Alta Loma Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Alta Loma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.55 1459th 4809 69.7%
2005 70.15 1326th 4822 72.5%
2006 63.96 1586th 4818 67.1%
2007 60.93 1776th 5113 65.3%
2008 63.91 1691st 5113 66.9%
2009 69.76 1447th 5193 72.1%
2010 64.67 1747th 5314 67.1%
2011 62.60 1869th 5377 65.2%
2012 66.30 1712th 5390 68.2%
2013 63.58 1914th 5530 65.4%
2015 72.22 1407th 5611 74.9%
2016 57.64 2099th 5614 62.6%
2017 60.50 1991st 5692 65.0%
2018 55.82 2249th 5662 60.3%
2019 63.49 1903rd 5789 67.1%
2022 58.16 2114th 5883 64.1%
2023 57.34 2174th 5874 63.0%
2024 53.26 2381st 5862 59.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alta Loma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.81 1640th 5084 67.7%
2019 46.76 2625th 5173 49.3%
2022 61.86 1581st 5264 70.0%
2023 51.22 2288th 5374 57.4%
2024 48.93 2460th 5511 55.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Alta Loma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.49 2409th 5413 55.5%
2019 63.83 1805th 5492 67.1%
2022 62.02 1855th 5635 67.1%
2023 53.61 2222nd 5617 60.4%
2024 40.82 2994th 5605 46.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Alta Loma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.11 2020th 5431 62.8%
2019 60.78 1921st 5510 65.1%
2022 53.49 2263rd 5663 60.0%
2023 59.89 1953rd 5650 65.4%
2024 63.12 1837th 5636 67.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alta Loma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.80 1541st 4830 68.1%
2019 73.51 986th 4963 80.1%
2022 66.00 1341st 5084 73.6%
2023 60.83 1618th 5098 68.3%
2024 60.39 1667th 5102 67.3%
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Rank History for White students at Alta Loma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.37 1599th 2737 41.6%
2019 43.18 1755th 2834 38.1%
2022 64.70 996th 2726 63.5%
2024 34.20 1841st 2647 30.4%
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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.

Alta Loma Elementary Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Open Quote THE SCHOOL IS EXCELLENT. I M GREATFUL THAT MY SON IS IN THE ALTA LOMA ELEMENTARY. THE TEACHERS THEREARE GREAT AND THEY AWARD THE KIDS FOR THEIR GOOD WORK THAT REALLY ENCOURAGE THEM. MY SON IS VERY DISCPLINED AND RESPECTFUL AND HE TAKES A LOT OF PRIDE IN HIS SCHOOL Close Quote



Enrollment information for Alta Loma Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 504 31 19 127 5 n/a n/a 0 686
1989 496 26 21 133 3 n/a n/a 0 679
1990 540 28 19 141 1 n/a n/a 0 729
1991 432 44 24 126 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1992 425 52 24 131 0 n/a n/a 0 632
1993 428 57 27 143 0 n/a n/a 0 655
1994 431 54 29 147 2 n/a n/a 0 663
1995 386 52 20 181 2 n/a n/a 0 641
1996 386 52 20 181 2 n/a n/a 0 641
1997 384 62 27 181 0 n/a n/a 0 654
1998 403 68 28 192 2 n/a n/a 0 693
1999 386 62 36 223 4 n/a n/a 0 711
2000 391 59 31 208 2 n/a n/a 0 691
2001 337 71 28 194 1 n/a n/a 0 631
2002 315 64 34 188 5 n/a n/a 1 607
2003 315 64 34 188 5 n/a n/a 1 607
2004 293 71 41 186 3 n/a n/a 2 596
2005 259 62 35 205 5 n/a n/a 3 569
2006 259 55 35 221 3 n/a n/a 1 574
2007 242 60 36 210 1 n/a n/a 3 552
2008 223 51 34 230 1 n/a n/a 0 539
2009 219 50 21 203 2 5 2 0 502
2010 214 43 25 229 2 4 1 0 518
2011 214 45 25 229 4 6 1 0 524
2012 172 49 24 240 6 5 1 0 497
2013 151 46 24 240 6 4 1 0 472
2014 127 41 16 234 4 4 1 0 427
2015 132 32 18 241 3 5 0 0 431
2016 147 29 23 249 4 5 1 0 458
2017 143 38 24 289 3 4 1 0 502
2018 135 37 29 273 3 5 2 0 484
2019 130 43 36 289 1 5 1 0 505
2020 134 46 37 276 4 6 1 0 504
2021 103 28 40 273 0 3 18 0 465
2022 90 32 36 239 0 2 16 0 415
2023 77 35 40 228 0 2 13 0 395

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 Alta Loma Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 686 26.0 26.3 n/a
1989 679 25.0 27.1 n/a
1990 729 25.0 29.1 n/a
1991 626 23.0 27.2 n/a
1992 632 23.4 27.0 20.1
1993 655 25.0 26.2 24.3
1994 663 24.0 27.6 26.2
1995 641 23.0 27.9 34.8
1996 641 23.0 27.9 34.8
1997 654 25.0 26.2 39.1
1998 693 30.0 23.1 35.5
1999 711 31.0 22.9 30.2
2000 691 33.0 20.9 38.9
2001 631 29.0 21.8 32.2
2002 607 26.0 23.3 30.9
2003 607 26.0 23.3 30.9
2004 596 26.0 22.9 35.4
2005 569 26.0 21.9 35.3
2006 574 27.0 21.3 36.6
2007 552 25.0 22.1 32.6
2008 539 26.0 20.7 37.1
2009 502 21.0 20.9 39
2010 518 23.0 22.5 48.3
2011 524 n/a n/a 43.9
2012 497 18.0 27.6 n/a
2013 472 17.0 27.7 47.7
2014 427 17.0 25.1 46.1
2015 431 16.0 26.9 55.9
2016 458 17.0 26.9 58.1
2017 502 19.0 26.4 53.4
2018 484 19.0 25.4 54.8
2019 505 18.0 28.0 50.7
2020 504 n/a n/a 51.8
2021 465 17.0 27.3 48.4
2022 415 17.0 24.4 48.4
2023 395 16.3 24.1 50.9

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 Alta Loma Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 686 26.0 26.3 n/a
1989 679 25.0 27.1 n/a
1990 729 25.0 29.1 n/a
1991 626 23.0 27.2 n/a
1992 632 23.4 27.0 20.1
1993 655 25.0 26.2 24.3
1994 663 24.0 27.6 26.2
1995 641 23.0 27.9 34.8
1996 641 23.0 27.9 34.8
1997 654 25.0 26.2 39.1
1998 693 30.0 23.1 35.5
1999 711 31.0 22.9 30.2
2000 691 33.0 20.9 38.9
2001 631 29.0 21.8 32.2
2002 607 26.0 23.3 30.9
2003 607 26.0 23.3 30.9
2004 596 26.0 22.9 35.4
2005 569 26.0 21.9 35.3
2006 574 27.0 21.3 36.6
2007 552 25.0 22.1 32.6
2008 539 26.0 20.7 37.1
2009 502 21.0 20.9 39
2010 518 23.0 22.5 48.3
2011 524 n/a n/a 43.9
2012 497 18.0 27.6 n/a
2013 472 17.0 27.7 47.7
2014 427 17.0 25.1 46.1
2015 431 16.0 26.9 55.9
2016 458 17.0 26.9 58.1
2017 502 19.0 26.4 53.4
2018 484 19.0 25.4 54.8
2019 505 18.0 28.0 50.7
2020 504 n/a n/a 51.8
2021 465 17.0 27.3 48.4
2022 415 17.0 24.4 48.4
2023 395 16.3 24.1 50.9

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Alta Loma Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201297.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%98.0%98.0%100.0%97.0%98.0%
201391.0%8.0%0.0%2.0%92.0%91.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%
201492.0%3.0%0.0%5.0%97.0%94.0%94.0%95.0%94.0%
201597.0%3.0%0.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201692.0%5.0%0.0%3.0%94.0%95.0%95.0%93.0%94.0%
201798.0%1.0%0.0%1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2018≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201998.0%1.0%1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Alta Loma Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,215

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alta Loma Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1903rd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2174th of 5874 Elementary schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alta Loma Elementary)49.243.6
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alta Loma Elementary)61.665.2
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alta Loma Elementary)37.936.4
 1.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alta Loma Elementary)65.563.6
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alta Loma Elementary)5856.6
 1.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alta Loma Elementary)66.964.6
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alta Loma Elementary)59.260.4
 1.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alta Loma Elementary)71.561.7
 9.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alta Loma Elementary)59.641.1
 18.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alta Loma Elementary)66.767.8
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alta Loma Elementary)48.133.3
 14.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alta Loma Elementary)5248.8
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Alta Loma Elementary)40.429.8
 10.6%
   5th Grade Science (Alta Loma Elementary)43.449.5
 6.1%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alta Loma Elementary)54.146.6
 7.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alta Loma Elementary)69.367.1
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alta Loma Elementary)54.843.1
 11.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alta Loma Elementary)60.953.9
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students505395
 21.8%
African American4335
 18.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian3640
 11.1%
Hispanic289228
 21.1%
Pacific Islander52
 60%
White13077
 40.8%
Two or More Races113
 1200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.7%50.9%
 0.2%


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Students who attend Alta Loma Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Alta Loma Junior High
High : Alta Loma High

In the 2022-23 school year, 395 students attended Alta Loma Elementary.

Students at Alta Loma Elementary are 58% Hispanic, 19% White, 10% Asian, 9% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Alta Loma Elementary ranks 2381st of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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