Below Average
#8514 of 9,539 schools in CA
Railroad Canyon Elementary
Elementary School · Lake Elsinore Unified · Lake Elsinore, CA
A Lake Elsinore Unified elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1300 Mill St., Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
- Math 29% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Railroad Canyon Elementary score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (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 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Railroad Canyon 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,031/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Elsinore), 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
$84,799
Median home value
$467,400
Median rent
$1,705/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
68%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92530; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambs ChristianPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–3 | 1.3 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Elsinore ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Tuscany Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 610 | Compare → |
| Keith Mccarthy AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 470 | 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.
Lake Elsinore Unified
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #14 of 24
- District spending per student
- $16,089NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Railroad Canyon Elementary is listed in Lake Elsinore Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Railroad Canyon Elementary
Railroad Canyon Elementary is a public elementary school in Lake Elsinore, CA, part of Lake Elsinore Unified, serving approximately 825 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,514 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Railroad Canyon Elementary
What grades does Railroad Canyon Elementary serve?
Railroad Canyon Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Railroad Canyon Elementary?
Railroad Canyon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 825 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Railroad Canyon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Railroad Canyon Elementary is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Railroad Canyon Elementary rank in CA?
Railroad Canyon Elementary ranks #8,514 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Railroad Canyon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Railroad Canyon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Railroad Canyon Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Railroad Canyon Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Railroad Canyon Elementary a charter school?
No, Railroad Canyon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Railroad Canyon Elementary a Title I school?
No, Railroad Canyon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Railroad Canyon Elementary?
79.4% of students at Railroad Canyon 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
- 825
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.0%
- Phone
- (951) 253-7510
- Area population (ZIP 92530)
- 60,877
- Area average commute
- 42.7 min
- Area median age
- 33
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 92530; 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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