Serving 552 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pixley 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pixley Elementary School's student population of 552 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
552 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Believing in Youth to Succeed. Believe it! Achieve it!
School Rankings
Pixley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pixley Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#6514 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
95%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pixley Elementary School's ranking?
Pixley Elementary School is ranked #6514 out of 9,523 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pixley Elementary School?
552 students attend Pixley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Pixley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pixley Elementary School?
Pixley Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pixley Elementary School offer ?
Pixley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pixley Elementary School part of?
Pixley Elementary School is part of Pixley Union Elementary School District.
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