Excellent
#137 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
La Honda Elementary
Elementary School · La Honda-pescadero Unified · La Honda, CA
A La Honda-pescadero Unified elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 87, La Honda, CA 94020
- Math 69% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at La Honda Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2018, reaching 60% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where La Honda Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average252/100K
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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
$250,001
Median home value
$1,158,100
College educated
76.4%
Homeownership
79.4%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in La Honda-Pescadero Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pescadero Elementary and MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | Not available | 119 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
La Honda-pescadero Unified
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $30,267NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
La Honda Elementary is listed in La Honda-Pescadero Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Honda Elementary
La Honda Elementary is a public elementary school in La Honda, CA, part of La Honda-pescadero Unified, serving approximately 57 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #137 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Honda Elementary
What grades does La Honda Elementary serve?
La Honda Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend La Honda Elementary?
La Honda Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Honda Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Honda Elementary is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Honda Elementary rank in CA?
La Honda Elementary ranks #137 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is La Honda Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
La Honda Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 La Honda Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Honda Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is La Honda Elementary a charter school?
No, La Honda Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Honda Elementary a Title I school?
No, La Honda Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Honda Elementary?
26.3% of students at La Honda 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 57
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- San Mateo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.8%
- Phone
- (650) 747-0051
- Area population (ZIP 94020)
- 1,745
- Area median age
- 52.4
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 94020; 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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