Is Penryn Elementary a good school?

Penryn Elementary ranks 963 rd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Penryn Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 247 students attended Penryn Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Penryn Elementary?

Students at Penryn Elementary are 86% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Penryn Elementary attend?

Students who attend Penryn Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Del Oro High

Penryn Elementary

Summary:

Penryn Elementary is a public K-8 school in Penryn, California, serving 242 students and part of the Loomis Union Elementary School District, which is ranked 130 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Penryn Elementary has consistently been rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger over the past decade.

Penryn Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, outperforming the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 53.33% to 83.87% in ELA/Literacy and 51.85% to 77.42% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 42.8% to 47.37% and 31.57% to 45.64%, respectively. Penryn Elementary also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 1.7% to 13.8%, and a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 9.96% to 14.6%.

While Penryn Elementary consistently outperforms the Loomis Union Elementary School District and nearby schools like Loomis Elementary and H. Clarke Powers Elementary, it faces some interesting performance gaps. The school's male students have consistently outperformed the female students, and its white students have underperformed compared to the overall school performance. Additionally, some nearby schools, such as Loomis Basin Charter and Valley View Elementary (in the Rocklin Unified District), have higher academic performance than Penryn Elementary.

Detail:

Public K-8

6885 English Colony Way
Penryn, CA 95663-9531

(916) 663-3993

District: Loomis Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
963^rd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,384

Students who attend Penryn Elementary usually attend:

High:

Del Oro High

Student/teacher ratio: 21.7

Number of students: 247

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.8%

Hispanic:

7.7%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Penryn Elementary ranks better than 83.6% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 4^th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Loomis Union Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.61. (See more...)

Compare Details Penryn Elementary ranks better than 93.1% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.7. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.8%), Hispanic (7.7%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Penryn Elementary is 21.7, which is the 3^rd best among 7 elementary schools in the Loomis Union Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Penryn Elementary employs 11.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Penryn Elementary is $7,384, which is the 2^nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Loomis Union Elementary School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Penryn Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Penryn Elementary 963^rd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Penryn Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Penryn Elementary 191^st of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Penryn Elementary in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Loomis Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Loomis Union Elementary 130^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Penryn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2007	89.96	516^th	5113	89.9%
2008	91.44	402^nd	5113	92.1%
2009	83.88	802^nd	5193	84.6%
2010	84.55	753^rd	5314	85.8%
2011	76.96	1158^th	5377	78.5%
2012	87.16	610^th	5390	88.7%
2013	71.81	1485^th	5530	73.1%
2015	74.12	1349^th	5611	76.0%
2016	71.23	1473^rd	5614	73.8%
2017	67.43	1677^th	5692	70.5%
2018	73.50	1425^th	5662	74.8%
2019	69.56	1620^th	5789	72.0%
2022	88.17	791^st	5883	86.6%
2023	80.48	1152^nd	5874	80.4%
2024	84.61	963^rd	5862	83.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Penryn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	63.46	1825^th	5413	66.3%
2019	69.74	1508^th	5492	72.5%
2022	85.91	817^th	5635	85.5%
2023	79.60	1111^th	5617	80.2%
2024	81.83	1018^th	5605	81.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Penryn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	83.35	919^th	5431	83.1%
2019	65.24	1711^th	5510	68.9%
2022	85.51	842^nd	5663	85.1%
2023	78.13	1173^rd	5650	79.2%
2024	85.92	818^th	5636	85.5%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Penryn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	49.48	1544^th	2737	43.6%
2019	44.11	1725^th	2834	39.1%
2022	65.12	985^th	2726	63.9%
2023	57.52	1208^th	2662	54.6%
2024	62.29	1054^th	2647	60.2%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Penryn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2007	90.18	121^st	1999	93.9%
2008	70.93	470^th	2005	76.6%
2009	76.45	360^th	2063	82.5%
2010	68.41	589^th	2179	73.0%
2011	73.28	454^th	2236	79.7%
2012	69.28	589^th	2259	73.9%
2013	72.54	523^rd	2379	78.0%
2015	83.26	365^th	2477	85.3%
2016	84.51	338^th	2497	86.5%
2017	85.35	345^th	2508	86.2%
2018	84.32	358^th	2480	85.6%
2019	97.20	61^st	2715	97.8%
2022	96.13	109^th	2740	96.0%
2023	89.37	289^th	2802	89.7%
2024	93.70	191^st	2777	93.1%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Penryn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	65.40	687^th	2262	69.6%
2019	90.32	218^th	2380	90.8%
2022	95.70	106^th	2509	95.8%
2023	93.08	176^th	2547	93.1%
2024	92.09	197^th	2546	92.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Penryn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	90.62	211^th	2273	90.7%
2019	97.68	52^nd	2407	97.8%
2022	91.51	211^th	2527	91.7%
2023	85.39	337^th	2558	86.8%
2024	92.50	192^nd	2547	92.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Penryn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	70.23	435^th	1496	70.9%
2019	90.83	68^th	1602	95.8%
2022	86.59	123^rd	1555	92.1%
2023	68.79	441^st	1552	71.6%
2024	79.49	240^th	1535	84.4%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Penryn Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	233	1	6	8	10	n/a	n/a	6	264
2007	228	1	4	9	8	n/a	n/a	6	256
2008	220	3	n/a	7	5	n/a	n/a	0	235
2009	217	2	2	11	7	0	7	0	246
2010	199	4	1	21	6	0	0	0	231
2011	199	5	3	23	6	1	0	0	237
2012	192	6	2	22	1	1	0	0	224
2013	191	1	4	27	0	0	4	0	227
2014	177	0	6	17	0	0	4	0	204
2015	173	0	2	14	0	0	6	0	195
2016	197	0	3	17	1	0	7	0	225
2017	203	0	5	20	1	0	7	0	236
2018	209	0	10	25	2	0	6	0	252
2019	195	0	13	23	3	0	9	0	243
2020	204	0	12	19	4	0	11	0	250
2021	186	1	10	16	1	0	12	0	226
2022	203	0	8	16	3	0	11	0	241
2023	212	0	4	17	1	0	8	0	242
2024	212	0	5	19	2	0	9	0	247

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Penryn Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	264	14.5	18.2	14.7
2007	256	12.5	20.5	11.2
2008	235	13.0	18.1	8.9
2009	246	12.7	18.0	19.9
2010	231	11.5	20.0	21.6
2011	237	n/a	n/a	21.1
2012	224	10.5	21.3	0
2013	227	9.5	23.8	15.4
2014	204	9.5	21.4	20.6
2015	195	10.0	19.5	19
2016	225	10.0	22.5	19.1
2017	236	10.0	23.5	11
2018	252	10.2	24.5	24.6
2019	243	10.3	23.5	20.2
2020	250	n/a	n/a	16
2021	226	10.3	21.9	14.6
2022	241	10.4	23.0	10
2023	242	10.3	23.4	10.7
2024	247	11.3	21.7	15.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Penryn Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	264	14.5	18.2	14.7
2007	256	12.5	20.5	11.2
2008	235	13.0	18.1	8.9
2009	246	12.7	18.0	19.9
2010	231	11.5	20.0	21.6
2011	237	n/a	n/a	21.1
2012	224	10.5	21.3	0
2013	227	9.5	23.8	15.4
2014	204	9.5	21.4	20.6
2015	195	10.0	19.5	19
2016	225	10.0	22.5	19.1
2017	236	10.0	23.5	11
2018	252	10.2	24.5	24.6
2019	243	10.3	23.5	20.2
2020	250	n/a	n/a	16
2021	226	10.3	21.9	14.6
2022	241	10.4	23.0	10
2023	242	10.3	23.4	10.7
2024	247	11.3	21.7	15.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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