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#3738 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 39% in state

Lost Hills Elementary

Elementary School · Lost Hills Union Elementary · Lost Hills, CA

A Lost Hills Union Elementary elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

PO Box 158, Lost Hills, CA 93249

  • Math 27% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 38% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-19 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.6 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.3:1
District spending per student$31,618
Chronic Absenteeism20.7%

Students at Lost Hills Elementary score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency27%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency38%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
43%
2024
Math
27%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

72.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

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

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,155/100K

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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

$43,224

Median home value

$165,900

Median rent

$844/mo

College educated

3.2%

Homeownership

32.2%

Poverty rate

24.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93249; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wonderful College Prep Academy - Lost HillsCharter · enrollment unverified4.4K–120.9 mi538Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Lost Hills Union Elementary

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$31,618NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Lost Hills Elementary

Lost Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Lost Hills, CA, part of Lost Hills Union Elementary, serving approximately 193 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,738 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lost Hills Elementary

What grades does Lost Hills Elementary serve?

Lost Hills Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Lost Hills Elementary?

Lost Hills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 193 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lost Hills Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Lost Hills Elementary is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lost Hills Elementary rank in CA?

Lost Hills Elementary ranks #3,738 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Lost Hills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Lost Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Lost Hills Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lost Hills Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lost Hills Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Lost Hills Elementary a Title I school?

No, Lost Hills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

72.5% of students at Lost Hills 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
193
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Kern County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.7%
Area population (ZIP 93249)
2,164
Area median age
23.5
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 93249; 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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