Serving 497 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cimarron 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 497 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cimarron Elementary School's student population of 497 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
497 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Cimarron 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 Cimarron Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#7474 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
83%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cimarron Elementary School's ranking?
Cimarron Elementary School is ranked #7474 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cimarron Elementary School often compared to?
Cimarron Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chaparral Prep Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cimarron Elementary School?
497 students attend Cimarron Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Cimarron Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cimarron Elementary School?
Cimarron Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cimarron Elementary School offer ?
Cimarron Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cimarron Elementary School part of?
Cimarron Elementary School is part of Palmdale Elementary School District.
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