Serving 662 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ernest R. Geddes 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 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 662 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ernest R. Geddes Elementary School's student population of 662 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
662 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Grizzlies
School Rankings
Ernest R. Geddes 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 Ernest R. Geddes 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
#6218 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
95%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ernest R. Geddes Elementary School's ranking?
Ernest R. Geddes Elementary School is ranked #6218 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ernest R. Geddes Elementary School?
662 students attend Ernest R. Geddes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Ernest R. Geddes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ernest R. Geddes Elementary School?
Ernest R. Geddes Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ernest R. Geddes Elementary School offer ?
Ernest R. Geddes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ernest R. Geddes Elementary School part of?
Ernest R. Geddes Elementary School is part of Baldwin Park Unified School District.
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