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#4672 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 49% in state
Chaparral Elementary
Elementary School · Claremont Unified · Claremont, CA
A Claremont Unified elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
451 Chaparral Dr., Claremont, CA 91711
- Math 62% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chaparral Elementary score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 63% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chaparral Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,433/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Claremont), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,970
Median home value
$870,300
Median rent
$2,135/mo
College educated
59.3%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91711; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 560 | Compare → |
| Condit ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 603 | Compare → |
| Sycamore ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| Mountain View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 434 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Claremont Unified
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 of 11
- District spending per student
- $16,065NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chaparral Elementary is listed in Claremont Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chaparral Elementary
Chaparral Elementary is a public elementary school in Claremont, CA, part of Claremont Unified, serving approximately 646 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,672 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chaparral Elementary
What grades does Chaparral Elementary serve?
Chaparral Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Chaparral Elementary?
Chaparral Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 646 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaparral Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chaparral Elementary is 25.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chaparral Elementary rank in CA?
Chaparral Elementary ranks #4,672 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Chaparral Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Chaparral Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Chaparral Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chaparral Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Chaparral Elementary a charter school?
No, Chaparral Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chaparral Elementary a Title I school?
No, Chaparral Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chaparral Elementary?
25.5% of students at Chaparral 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 646
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (909) 398-0305
- Area population (ZIP 91711)
- 37,538
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 91711; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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