Serving 132 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Trona 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Trona Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Trona Elementary School's student population of 132 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Trona 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 Trona Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#7843 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
57%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Trona Elementary School's ranking?
Trona Elementary School is ranked #7843 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Trona Elementary School?
132 students attend Trona Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Trona Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trona Elementary School?
Trona Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Trona Elementary School offer ?
Trona Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Trona Elementary School part of?
Trona Elementary School is part of Trona Joint Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 1/18/2013
My Grandson Robert Hacker attends this school and seems to enjoy it.
The only complaint I have heard is the bullies. My husband & I have talked to him about the situation. We told him to ignore them & tell the teacher. Ginger Bailey grandmother
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