Serving 474 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Frank Ledesma 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 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frank Ledesma Elementary School's student population of 474 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Frank Ledesma Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frank Ledesma 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
#6347 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
95%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
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
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frank Ledesma Elementary School's ranking?
Frank Ledesma Elementary School is ranked #6347 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Frank Ledesma Elementary School often compared to?
Frank Ledesma Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gabilan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Frank Ledesma Elementary School?
474 students attend Frank Ledesma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Frank Ledesma Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frank Ledesma Elementary School?
Frank Ledesma Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Frank Ledesma Elementary School offer ?
Frank Ledesma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Frank Ledesma Elementary School part of?
Frank Ledesma Elementary School is part of Soledad Unified School District.
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