Loyalton Elementary
111 Beckwith Street, Loyalton, CA 96118-0127
Summary
Loyalton Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 53rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 41.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
45.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 41.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 45.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,540/4,657 (45th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,839/4,657 (61st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 199 |
| Low-Income Students | 70 (35.2%) |
| English Learners | 6 (3.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.4 points from last year and rose 11.2 points over the full period. Math rose 13.7 points from last year and rose 10.8 points over the full period.
•Math +10.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 28.1% to 52.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,540 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.0-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 34.8% to 51.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 40% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.6-point math income gap is about the same as the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Loyalton Elementary compare within the district?
Loyalton Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–6 schools in Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Loyalton Elementary rank in California?
Loyalton Elementary ranks No. 2,540 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,839 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Loyalton Elementary compare with other schools in Sierra County?
Loyalton Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–6 schools in Sierra County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Sierra CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Loyalton ElementaryThis school | 45.1% | 41.5% |
| Downieville Elementary | 7.7% | 30.8% |
