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Lee Vining Elementary School

132 Lee Vining Ave.
Lee Vining, CA 93541
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Top 30%
Serving 96 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lee Vining Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 96 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lee Vining Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Lee Vining Elementary School's student population of 96 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Lee Vining Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lee Vining Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2591 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
40-49%
33%
50-59%
47%
40-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
50%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lee Vining Elementary School's ranking?
Lee Vining Elementary School is ranked #2591 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lee Vining Elementary School?
96 students attend Lee Vining Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Lee Vining Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 50% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lee Vining Elementary School?
Lee Vining Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lee Vining Elementary School offer ?
Lee Vining Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lee Vining Elementary School part of?
Lee Vining Elementary School is part of Eastern Sierra Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 96 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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