For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 888 students in Planada Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Planada Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
888 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Planada Elementary School District, which is ranked #1148 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1113 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
97%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
2%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,912 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,258 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,912
$20,100
Spending / Student
$16,258
$18,511
Best Planada Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Planada Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9525 East Broderick St.
Planada, CA 95365
(209) 382-0351
Planada, CA 95365
(209) 382-0351
Gr: K-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Cesar E. Chavez Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
161 South Plainsburg Rd.
Planada, CA 95365
(209) 382-0768
Planada, CA 95365
(209) 382-0768
Gr: 6-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Planada Elementary School District?
Planada Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 888 students.
What is the rank of Planada Elementary School District?
Planada Elementary School District is ranked #1148 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Planada Elementary School District?
97% of Planada Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Planada Elementary School District?
Planada Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Planada Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,258 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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