Los Coyotes Elementary School

8122 Moody St.
La Palma, CA 90623
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 576 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Los Coyotes Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 576 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 86% (Top 1%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Los Coyotes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Los Coyotes Elementary School's student population of 576 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
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Total Students
576 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Year Founded
1970
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Los Coyotes Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Los Coyotes 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#141 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
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86%
34%
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84%
47%
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70-74%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
61%
12%
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Hispanic
20%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
9%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.58
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Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Coyotes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Los Coyotes Elementary School's ranking?
Los Coyotes Elementary School is ranked #141 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Los Coyotes Elementary School often compared to?
Los Coyotes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Steve Luther Elementary School, George B. Miller Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Los Coyotes Elementary School?
576 students attend Los Coyotes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Los Coyotes Elementary School students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Los Coyotes Elementary School?
Los Coyotes Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Los Coyotes Elementary School offer ?
Los Coyotes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Los Coyotes Elementary School part of?
Los Coyotes Elementary School is part of Centralia Elementary School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 576 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 86% (Top 1%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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