Loleta Elementary

Summary:

Loleta Elementary is a small public school in Loleta, California, serving grades K-8 with a student population of just 103. The school's student body is predominantly Native American (42.72%) and Hispanic (36.89%), with a high percentage of students from low-income families (93.2% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch).

Despite its small size, Loleta Elementary has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in California, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 5% of Loleta students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 46.66% statewide, and 0% were proficient in Math, compared to 34.62% statewide. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism, reaching 26.1% in 2018-2019, more than double the state average.

In contrast, nearby schools like Grant Elementary, Hydesville Elementary, and Cutten Elementary in the Eureka City Schools, Hydesville Elementary, and Cutten Elementary districts, respectively, have significantly higher academic performance and more diverse student populations. Addressing the unique challenges faced by Loleta Elementary, such as its high poverty and disadvantaged student population, will likely require targeted interventions and strong community engagement to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-8

700 Loleta Dr.
Loleta, CA 95551-0547

(707) 733-5705

District: Loleta Union Elementary

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,797

Students who attend Loleta Elementary usually attend:

High:

Fortuna Union High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 75

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

38.7%

American Indian:

28.0%

White:

20.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Loleta Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.53. (See more...)

Compare Details Loleta Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.35. (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 Student population at Loleta Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (38.7%), American Indian (28%), White (20%). (See more...)

Compare Details 90.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Loleta Elementary is 15. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Loleta Elementary is $15,797.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Loleta Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Loleta Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	28.82	3313^th	4809	31.1%
2005	47.56	2319^th	4822	51.9%
2006	30.17	3296^th	4818	31.6%
2007	18.45	4417^th	5113	13.6%
2008	22.78	4136^th	5113	19.1%
2009	11.29	4944^th	5193	4.8%
2010	15.32	4886^th	5314	8.1%
2013	1.18	5519^th	5530	0.2%
2015	14.26	5178^th	5611	7.7%
2016	7.77	5532^nd	5614	1.5%
2017	7.05	5622^nd	5692	1.2%
2018	8.57	5504^th	5662	2.8%
2021	6.80	1410^th	1417	0.5%
2022	4.53	5882^nd	5883	0.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Loleta Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	5.15	5260^th	5264	0.1%

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

Rank History for Loleta Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Loleta Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	52.32	734^th	1769	58.5%
2005	65.72	507^th	1777	71.5%
2006	69.90	462^nd	1804	74.4%
2007	55.38	777^th	1999	61.1%
2008	50.12	921^st	2005	54.1%
2009	34.01	1362^nd	2063	34.0%
2010	64.98	660^th	2179	69.7%
2013	15.18	2123^rd	2379	10.8%
2015	9.59	2358^th	2477	4.8%
2018	4.07	2465^th	2480	0.6%
2021	3.98	892^nd	894	0.2%
2023	5.35	2791^st	2802	0.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Loleta Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	4.70	720^th	721	0.1%
2023	5.56	2535^th	2549	0.5%

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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 Loleta Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	130	0	3	8	14	n/a	n/a	0	155
1989	105	0	4	14	26	n/a	n/a	0	149
1990	117	0	3	13	15	n/a	n/a	0	148
1991	126	1	2	23	18	n/a	n/a	0	170
1992	126	1	0	22	19	n/a	n/a	0	168
1993	139	1	2	20	25	n/a	n/a	0	187
1994	117	2	2	23	31	n/a	n/a	0	175
1995	133	2	1	14	26	n/a	n/a	0	176
1996	133	2	1	14	26	n/a	n/a	0	176
1997	118	0	1	16	30	n/a	n/a	0	165
1998	122	0	1	22	36	n/a	n/a	0	181
1999	96	0	1	27	44	n/a	n/a	0	168
2000	83	0	1	23	40	n/a	n/a	0	147
2001	95	0	1	37	37	n/a	n/a	0	170
2002	120	0	0	51	40	n/a	n/a	0	211
2003	120	0	0	51	40	n/a	n/a	0	211
2004	97	1	0	51	38	n/a	n/a	0	187
2005	93	1	0	47	34	n/a	n/a	0	175
2006	99	0	0	41	35	n/a	n/a	0	175
2007	75	0	0	25	25	n/a	n/a	4	129
2008	53	4	n/a	31	25	n/a	n/a	0	113
2009	59	2	0	33	25	0	5	0	124
2010	43	1	0	28	36	0	6	0	114
2011	26	0	0	33	34	0	5	0	98
2012	23	1	1	26	25	0	7	0	83
2013	21	0	0	32	10	0	56	0	119
2014	22	0	0	33	23	0	34	0	112
2015	17	0	0	48	54	0	9	0	128
2016	17	0	0	44	44	0	9	0	114
2017	17	0	0	43	37	0	9	0	106
2018	20	0	0	37	36	0	8	0	101
2019	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2020	19	0	0	42	29	1	9	0	100
2021	19	3	1	35	34	0	5	0	97
2022	12	0	1	38	51	0	6	0	108
2023	11	0	0	38	44	0	10	0	103
2024	15	0	0	29	21	0	10	0	75

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Loleta Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	155	7.4	20.9	n/a
1989	149	7.5	19.8	n/a
1990	148	6.5	22.7	n/a
1991	170	7.3	23.2	n/a
1992	168	7.4	22.7	53.6
1993	187	8.8	21.3	51.3
1994	175	8.8	19.9	55.4
1995	176	6.7	26.3	63.6
1996	176	6.7	26.3	63.6
1997	165	10.1	16.3	64.8
1998	181	12.2	14.8	60.2
1999	168	11.0	15.3	63.7
2000	147	11.6	12.7	68.7
2001	170	13.4	12.7	72.4
2002	211	13.7	15.4	71.1
2003	211	13.7	15.4	71.1
2004	187	11.5	16.3	70.6
2005	175	11.0	15.9	68.6
2006	175	9.6	18.2	67.4
2007	129	9.6	13.4	67.2
2008	113	13.2	8.6	83.2
2009	124	6.6	15.5	84.7
2010	114	6.3	17.9	85.1
2011	98	n/a	n/a	91.8
2012	83	6.0	13.8	n/a
2013	119	6.0	19.8	91.6
2014	112	6.0	18.6	92.9
2015	128	6.0	21.3	94.5
2016	114	7.0	16.2	88.6
2017	106	7.0	15.1	95.3
2018	101	7.0	14.4	90.1
2019	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	100	n/a	n/a	89
2021	97	6.0	16.1	92.8
2022	108	n/a	n/a	93.5
2023	103	5.0	20.6	93.2
2024	75	5.0	15.0	90.7

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 Loleta Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	155	7.4	20.9	n/a
1989	149	7.5	19.8	n/a
1990	148	6.5	22.7	n/a
1991	170	7.3	23.2	n/a
1992	168	7.4	22.7	53.6
1993	187	8.8	21.3	51.3
1994	175	8.8	19.9	55.4
1995	176	6.7	26.3	63.6
1996	176	6.7	26.3	63.6
1997	165	10.1	16.3	64.8
1998	181	12.2	14.8	60.2
1999	168	11.0	15.3	63.7
2000	147	11.6	12.7	68.7
2001	170	13.4	12.7	72.4
2002	211	13.7	15.4	71.1
2003	211	13.7	15.4	71.1
2004	187	11.5	16.3	70.6
2005	175	11.0	15.9	68.6
2006	175	9.6	18.2	67.4
2007	129	9.6	13.4	67.2
2008	113	13.2	8.6	83.2
2009	124	6.6	15.5	84.7
2010	114	6.3	17.9	85.1
2011	98	n/a	n/a	91.8
2012	83	6.0	13.8	n/a
2013	119	6.0	19.8	91.6
2014	112	6.0	18.6	92.9
2015	128	6.0	21.3	94.5
2016	114	7.0	16.2	88.6
2017	106	7.0	15.1	95.3
2018	101	7.0	14.4	90.1
2019	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	100	n/a	n/a	89
2021	97	6.0	16.1	92.8
2022	108	n/a	n/a	93.5
2023	103	5.0	20.6	93.2
2024	75	5.0	15.0	90.7

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Conditional	Polio	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	MMR
2012	43.0%	0.0%	7.0%	50.0%	57.0%	86.0%	93.0%	71.0%	71.0%
2013	83.0%	8.0%	0.0%	8.0%	92.0%	83.0%	92.0%	92.0%	83.0%
2014	82.0%	0.0%	0.0%	18.0%	94.0%	94.0%	94.0%	94.0%	88.0%
2015	93.0%	0.0%	0.0%	7.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	93.0%
2016	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Loleta Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,797

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	0	103
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	44
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	38
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	11
Two or More Races	0	10

Schools Near Loleta Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Total
Loleta Elementary	Public	K-8	700 Loleta Dr.	Loleta	95551	Humboldt County	Loleta Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 733-5705	75	5	15.0	90.7%	15 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (38.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (28.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (13.3%)								(n/a)			5.9							10.0							4.0							$15,797
Ferndale Elementary	Public	K-8	164 Shaw Ave.	Ferndale	95536	Humboldt County	Ferndale Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 786-5300	349	18	19.3	45.3%	253 (72.5%)	1 (0.3%)	68 (19.5%)	2 (0.6%)	17 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	60	2062^nd of 5862 public elementary schools	64.8%		55.8	2241^st of 5874 public elementary schools	61.8%	179	39.4	25.6	31.6	66.7	45.0	37.5	38.9	55.6	46.5	48.2	54.6	45.0	48.5	36.1	80.6	67.4	55.7	90.2		92.7				$11,978
Linell K. Walker Elementary	Public	K-4	2089 Newburg Rd.	Fortuna	95540	Humboldt County	Fortuna Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 725-2519	258	14	18.4	86.8%	114 (44.2%)	1 (0.4%)	121 (46.9%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.4%)	20.6	4796^th of 5862 public elementary schools	18.2%		15.8	5245^th of 5874 public elementary schools	10.7%	449				35.3	15.4					26.7	25.0	15.0					20.7	88.1			94.0			$11,409
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary	Public	K-4	3850 Rohnerville Rd.	Fortuna	95540	Humboldt County	Fortuna Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 725-4688	301	17	17.7	77.7%	145 (48.2%)	0 (0.0%)	104 (34.6%)	4 (1.3%)	21 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (9.0%)	35	3514^th of 5862 public elementary schools	40.1%		32.5	3690^th of 5874 public elementary schools	37.2%	176				27.7	33.9					31.1	38.3	35.7					36.9	95.0						$11,409
South Bay Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	6077 Loma Ave.	Eureka	95503	Humboldt County	South Bay Union Elementary	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 443-4828	63	3	18.9	84.1%	28 (44.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (25.4%)	2 (3.2%)	8 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (12.7%)								(n/a)		22.2	21.4					31.0	51.9	41.0					20.7	44.4	31.2							$10,268
Redwood Preparatory Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	1480 Ross Hill Rd.	Fortuna	95540	Humboldt County	Redwood Preparatory Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 682-6149	230	10	23.0	47.0%	149 (64.8%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (18.7%)	6 (2.6%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (13.0%)	59.1	2101^st of 5862 public elementary schools	64.2%		61.5	1988^th of 5874 public elementary schools	66.2%	113	20.8	54.2	37.5	41.7	37.5	62.5	78.3	79.2	79.2	62.9	41.7	37.5	37.5	65.2	62.5	70.8	52.5
Ridgewood Elementary	Public	K-2	2060 Ridgewood Dr.	Eureka	95503	Humboldt County	Cutten Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 441-3930	259	15	17.8	51.4%	156 (60.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (18.1%)	11 (4.2%)	8 (3.1%)	1 (0.4%)	36 (13.9%)								(n/a)																		94.7	94.7	96.1	94.7	94.7	96.1	$9,925
Pine Hill Elementary	Public	K-3	5230 Vance Ave.	Eureka	95503	Humboldt County	South Bay Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 443-4596	199	11	18.0	76.4%	94 (47.2%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (29.1%)	4 (2.0%)	6 (3.0%)	1 (0.5%)	36 (18.1%)								(n/a)				30.8						30.8	36.5						36.5	95.4	96.9	96.9		96.9		$11,211
Grant Elementary	Public	K-5	3901 G St.	Eureka	95503	Humboldt County	Eureka City Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 441-2552	273	11	24.0	69.2%	118 (43.2%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (27.5%)	30 (11.0%)	9 (3.3%)	6 (2.2%)	35 (12.8%)	23.6	4503^rd of 5862 public elementary schools	23.2%		32.8	3666^th of 5874 public elementary schools	37.6%	837	23.9		23.9	26.1	28.6	26.7				26.9	19.2	21.4	24.4				21.7	91.5			93.6		93.6
Hydesville Elementary	Public	K-8	3050 Johnson Rd.	Hydesville	95547	Humboldt County	Hydesville Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 768-3610	224	9	24.8	50.9%	174 (77.7%)	2 (0.9%)	30 (13.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.3%)	64.5	1849^th of 5862 public elementary schools	68.5%		66	1757^th of 5874 public elementary schools	70.1%	92	44.0	33.3	38.8	38.5	45.8	72.0	57.7	63.6	45.8	53.7	34.6	54.2	44.0	42.3	63.6	20.8	42.9							$9,693

Frequently Asked Questions about Loleta Elementary

What district is Loleta Elementary in?

Loleta Union Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Loleta Elementary?

Students at Loleta Elementary are 39% Hispanic, 28% American Indian, 20% White, 13% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Loleta Elementary attend?

Students who attend Loleta Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Fortuna Union High

How many students attend Loleta Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 75 students attended Loleta Elementary.

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