Is Podesta Ranch Elementary a good school?

Podesta Ranch Elementary ranks 2374 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Podesta Ranch Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 420 students attended Podesta Ranch Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Podesta Ranch Elementary?

Students at Podesta Ranch Elementary are 39% Hispanic, 30% Asian, 10% African American, 10% White, 9% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Podesta Ranch Elementary attend?

Students who attend Podesta Ranch Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Christa McAuliffe Middle High : Ronald E. McNair High

Podesta Ranch Elementary

Summary:

Podesta Ranch Elementary is a public elementary school in Stockton, California, serving 420 students in grades K-6. It is part of the Lodi Unified School District, which is ranked 951 out of 1,568 districts in the state.

Podesta Ranch Elementary consistently outperforms the Lodi Unified School District and the state of California in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. The school's Hispanic and African American students also perform particularly well, ranking higher than the district and state averages. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 12.1% in 2018-2019 to 27.7% in 2022-2023, which is a concerning trend. Additionally, Podesta Ranch has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.53% to 59.52%, indicating a significant population of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools in the Lodi Unified School District, Podesta Ranch outperforms most, such as Parklane Elementary and Wagner-Holt Elementary, in both English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. However, John Muir Elementary performs at a similar or higher level than Podesta Ranch across various academic metrics. Additionally, Podesta Ranch's overall ranking among California elementary schools has declined over the years, from 1,404 in 2014-2015 to 2,374 in 2023-2024, suggesting the school may be facing challenges in maintaining its academic excellence.

Detail:

Public K-6

9950 Windmill Park Dr.
Stockton, CA 95209-4326

(209) 953-8543

District: Lodi Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2374^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,288

Students who attend Podesta Ranch Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Christa McAuliffe Middle
High:	Ronald E. McNair High

Student/teacher ratio: 22.1

Number of students: 420

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

38.6%

Asian:

30.5%

African American:

10.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Podesta Ranch Elementary ranks better than 59.5% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 5^th among 31 ranked elementary schools in the Lodi Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.36. (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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Podesta Ranch Elementary is $10,288. 29 elementary schools in the Lodi Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Podesta Ranch Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Podesta Ranch Elementary 2374^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Podesta Ranch Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Lodi Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Lodi Unified 951^st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Podesta Ranch Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Podesta Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2010	58.85	2049^th	5314	61.4%
2011	59.99	2030^th	5377	62.2%
2012	60.13	2040^th	5390	62.2%
2013	62.83	1955^th	5530	64.6%
2015	72.35	1404^th	5611	75.0%
2016	68.50	1597^th	5614	71.6%
2017	63.92	1842^nd	5692	67.6%
2018	62.87	1921^st	5662	66.1%
2019	60.47	2043^rd	5789	64.7%
2021	55.80	568^th	1417	59.9%
2022	48.83	2589^th	5883	56.0%
2023	55.37	2261^st	5874	61.5%
2024	53.36	2374^th	5862	59.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Podesta Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.98	577^th	2420	76.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Podesta Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	63.35	1553^rd	5084	69.5%
2019	54.38	2111^th	5173	59.2%
2021	68.19	259^th	1110	76.7%
2022	56.67	1885^th	5264	64.2%
2023	63.63	1536^th	5374	71.4%
2024	54.16	2099^th	5511	61.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Podesta Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	55.20	2222^nd	5413	59.0%
2019	65.43	1726^th	5492	68.6%
2021	51.49	558^th	1267	56.0%
2022	46.92	2584^th	5635	54.1%
2023	56.03	2127^th	5617	62.1%
2024	54.18	2207^th	5605	60.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Podesta Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	66.40	1649^th	5431	69.6%
2019	52.78	2330^th	5510	57.7%
2021	58.90	461^st	1272	63.8%
2022	48.91	2503^rd	5663	55.8%
2023	53.47	2263^rd	5650	59.9%
2024	50.84	2414^th	5636	57.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Podesta Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	31.15	891^st	1149	22.5%
2022	38.18	819^th	1154	29.0%
2023	43.01	818^th	1190	31.3%
2024	37.12	877^th	1203	27.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Podesta Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	68.56	170^th	747	77.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Podesta Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	79.77	701^st	4830	85.5%
2019	51.41	2195^th	4963	55.8%
2022	52.59	2037^th	5084	59.9%
2023	58.78	1735^th	5098	66.0%
2024	61.12	1626^th	5102	68.1%

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Rank History for White students at Podesta Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	48.12	1575^th	2737	42.5%
2019	35.70	1973^rd	2834	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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Podesta Ranch Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	75	36	109	58	1	5	7	0	291
2010	89	29	111	1	1	4	65	0	300
2011	87	27	100	66	0	6	8	0	294
2012	86	20	105	79	1	7	9	0	307
2013	103	25	137	114	3	7	23	0	412
2014	114	47	136	139	4	4	27	0	471
2015	124	56	143	173	5	4	40	0	545
2016	116	55	147	165	4	5	45	0	537
2017	103	49	145	174	3	3	53	0	530
2018	73	66	136	153	3	3	46	0	480
2019	68	67	138	152	2	2	44	0	473
2020	54	53	132	155	2	6	34	0	436
2021	40	39	131	135	6	3	31	1	386
2022	36	34	130	136	2	8	34	0	380
2023	41	44	128	162	3	5	37	0	420

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

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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 Podesta Ranch Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	291	15.0	18.2	36.8
2010	300	14.0	21.4	38
2011	294	n/a	n/a	40.8
2012	307	14.3	21.3	n/a
2013	412	18.3	22.4	41.5
2014	471	19.0	24.7	47.8
2015	545	23.0	23.6	50.5
2016	537	23.0	23.3	45.8
2017	530	22.0	24.0	47
2018	480	21.0	22.8	53.3
2019	473	21.5	22.0	51.4
2020	436	n/a	n/a	48.4
2021	386	20.0	19.3	50.8
2022	380	18.0	21.1	50.5
2023	420	19.0	22.1	59.5

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 Podesta Ranch Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	291	15.0	18.2	36.8
2010	300	14.0	21.4	38
2011	294	n/a	n/a	40.8
2012	307	14.3	21.3	n/a
2013	412	18.3	22.4	41.5
2014	471	19.0	24.7	47.8
2015	545	23.0	23.6	50.5
2016	537	23.0	23.3	45.8
2017	530	22.0	24.0	47
2018	480	21.0	22.8	53.3
2019	473	21.5	22.0	51.4
2020	436	n/a	n/a	48.4
2021	386	20.0	19.3	50.8
2022	380	18.0	21.1	50.5
2023	420	19.0	22.1	59.5

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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