Serving 668 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lucas 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 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 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 Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 668 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lucas Elementary School's student population of 668 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
668 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Lucas Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lucas Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#6390 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lucas Elementary School's ranking?
Lucas Elementary School is ranked #6390 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lucas Elementary School often compared to?
Lucas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caswell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lucas Elementary School?
668 students attend Lucas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Lucas Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lucas Elementary School?
Lucas Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lucas Elementary School offer ?
Lucas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Lucas Elementary School part of?
Lucas Elementary School is part of Ceres Unified School District.
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