Welcome to Barranca Elementary School, where students and staff work together to create a dynamic and engaging learning environment. Barranca Broncos are committed to reading often and communicating knowledge across all subjects, striving to become successful scholars and responsible citizens.
Serving 559 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Barranca Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barranca Elementary School's student population of 559 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Barranca Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barranca Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2542 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
81%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barranca Elementary School's ranking?
Barranca Elementary School is ranked #2542 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Barranca Elementary School often compared to?
Barranca Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mesa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Barranca Elementary School?
559 students attend Barranca Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Barranca Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barranca Elementary School?
Barranca Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Barranca Elementary School offer ?
Barranca Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Barranca Elementary School part of?
Barranca Elementary School is part of Covina-Valley Unified School District.
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