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#2648 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 28% in state

Ramona Elementary

Elementary School · Alhambra Unified · Alhambra, CA

An Alhambra Unified elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

509 West Norwood Pl., Alhambra, CA 91803

  • Math 50% vs CA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs CA 46% (2024)
  • 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+4.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.2 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+18.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.3:1
District spending per student$20,015
Chronic Absenteeism25.5%

Students at Ramona Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency50%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
37%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
46%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 53% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
60%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
56%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

69.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

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

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 77Very Walkable
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,681/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alhambra), 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

$84,537

Median home value

$831,800

Median rent

$1,790/mo

College educated

36.6%

Homeownership

50.9%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91803; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Marguerita ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.1K–80.6 mi495Compare →

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.

Alhambra Unified

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#15 of 16
District spending per student
$20,015NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ramona Elementary is listed in Alhambra Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ramona Elementary

Ramona Elementary is a public elementary school in Alhambra, CA, part of Alhambra Unified, serving approximately 656 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,648 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ramona Elementary

What grades does Ramona Elementary serve?

Ramona Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Ramona Elementary?

Ramona Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 656 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ramona Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Ramona Elementary is 24.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ramona Elementary rank in CA?

Ramona Elementary ranks #2,648 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Ramona Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Ramona Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Ramona Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ramona Elementary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Ramona Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Ramona Elementary a Title I school?

No, Ramona Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

69.5% of students at Ramona 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 – 8th
Enrollment
656
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.5%
Area population (ZIP 91803)
27,803
Area average commute
30.6 min
Area median age
42.2
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 91803; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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