Serving 613 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Painted Rock Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Painted Rock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Painted Rock Elementary School's student population of 613 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
613 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1972
School Rankings
Painted Rock Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Painted Rock Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#531 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
16%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
63%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Painted Rock Elementary School's ranking?
Painted Rock Elementary School is ranked #531 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Painted Rock Elementary School often compared to?
Painted Rock Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chaparral Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Painted Rock Elementary School?
613 students attend Painted Rock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Painted Rock Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Painted Rock Elementary School?
Painted Rock Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Painted Rock Elementary School offer ?
Painted Rock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Painted Rock Elementary School part of?
Painted Rock Elementary School is part of Poway Unified School District.
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