Serving 216 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Laytonville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laytonville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Laytonville Elementary School's student population of 216 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Laytonville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laytonville Elementary School is 0.65, which is more 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
#6081 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
11%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
53%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Laytonville Elementary School's ranking?
Laytonville Elementary School is ranked #6081 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Laytonville Elementary School?
216 students attend Laytonville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Laytonville Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laytonville Elementary School?
Laytonville Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Laytonville Elementary School offer ?
Laytonville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Laytonville Elementary School part of?
Laytonville Elementary School is part of Laytonville Unified School District.
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