For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 693 students in Sonora Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Sonora Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
693 Students
5,826,671 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
267,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sonora Elementary School District, which is ranked #705 of all 1,907 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#687 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.63
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
18%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
72%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,309 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,975. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,055 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,309
$19,975
Spending / Student
$14,055
$18,396
Best Sonora Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sonora Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
830 Greenley Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-5491
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-5491
Gr: K-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sonora Elementary School District?
Sonora Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 693 students.
What is the rank of Sonora Elementary School District?
Sonora Elementary School District is ranked #705 out of 1,907 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Sonora Elementary School District?
72% of Sonora Elementary School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sonora Elementary School District?
Sonora Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Sonora Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,055 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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