Below Average
#7617 of 9,539 schools in CA
Loyalton Elementary
Elementary School · Sierra-plumas Joint Unified · Loyalton, CA
A Sierra-plumas Joint Unified elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 127, Loyalton, CA 96118
- Math 35% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Loyalton Elementary score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (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
44.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Loyalton 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,417
Median home value
$262,800
College educated
22%
Homeownership
81.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downieville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–6 | Not available | 29 | 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.
Sierra-plumas Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,640NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Loyalton Elementary is listed in Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Loyalton Elementary
Loyalton Elementary is a public elementary school in Loyalton, CA, part of Sierra-plumas Joint Unified, serving approximately 194 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,617 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Loyalton Elementary
What grades does Loyalton Elementary serve?
Loyalton Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Loyalton Elementary?
Loyalton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loyalton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Loyalton Elementary is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Loyalton Elementary rank in CA?
Loyalton Elementary ranks #7,617 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Loyalton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Loyalton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Loyalton Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Loyalton Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Loyalton Elementary a charter school?
No, Loyalton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Loyalton Elementary a Title I school?
No, Loyalton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Loyalton Elementary?
44.8% of students at Loyalton 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
- 194
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sierra County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (530) 993-4482
- Area population (ZIP 96118)
- 1,492
- Area median age
- 58.3
Official sources & links
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 96118; 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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