Serving 217 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Laytonville 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laytonville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Laytonville Elementary School's student population of 217 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
217 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Laytonville 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 Laytonville Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6946 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
54%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laytonville Elementary School's ranking?
Laytonville Elementary School is ranked #6946 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Laytonville Elementary School?
217 students attend Laytonville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Laytonville Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laytonville Elementary School?
Laytonville Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Laytonville Elementary School offer ?
Laytonville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Laytonville Elementary School part of?
Laytonville Elementary School is part of Laytonville Unified School District.
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