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#8328 of 9,539 schools in CA

Alpine Elementary

Elementary School · Keppel Union Elementary · Littlerock, CA

A Keppel Union Elementary elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

8244 East Pearblossom Hwy., Littlerock, CA 93543

  • Math 17% vs CA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 24% vs CA 46% (2024)
  • 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-27.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.1 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-5.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.9:1
District spending per student$18,315
Chronic Absenteeism47.7%

Students at Alpine Elementary score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency17%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
37%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency24%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
46%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 20% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
41%
2010
Math
40%
ELA
35%
2011
Math
41%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
43%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
18%
2015
Math
19%
ELA
19%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
23%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

85.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Alpine Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low245/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,375

Median home value

$354,100

Median rent

$1,658/mo

College educated

9%

Homeownership

69.6%

Poverty rate

14.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93543; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Antelope ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.4K–83.1 mi272Compare →
Los Amigos - Dual ImmersionEnrollment path unverified6.9K–83.4 mi1,025Compare →
Quail Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.1K–53.6 mi525Compare →
Buena Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.6K–53.9 mi574Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Keppel Union Elementary

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$18,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Alpine Elementary is listed in Keppel Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Alpine Elementary

Alpine Elementary is a public elementary school in Littlerock, CA, part of Keppel Union Elementary, serving approximately 499 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,328 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Alpine Elementary

What grades does Alpine Elementary serve?

Alpine Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Alpine Elementary?

Alpine Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 499 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpine Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Alpine Elementary is 24.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Alpine Elementary rank in CA?

Alpine Elementary ranks #8,328 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Alpine Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Alpine Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Alpine Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Alpine Elementary has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Alpine Elementary a charter school?

No, Alpine Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Alpine Elementary a Title I school?

No, Alpine Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alpine Elementary?

85.6% of students at Alpine Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
499
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.7%
Area population (ZIP 93543)
12,217
Area average commute
40.3 min
Area median age
36.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93543; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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