Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Joel J. Hidahl 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (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 90% 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: 425 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joel J. Hidahl Elementary School's student population of 425 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Joel J. Hidahl 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 Joel J. Hidahl Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#7199 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
81%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
10%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joel J. Hidahl Elementary School's ranking?
Joel J. Hidahl Elementary School is ranked #7199 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Joel J. Hidahl Elementary School often compared to?
Joel J. Hidahl Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dena Boer, Rose Avenue Elementary School, John Muir Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Joel J. Hidahl Elementary School?
425 students attend Joel J. Hidahl Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Joel J. Hidahl Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joel J. Hidahl Elementary School?
Joel J. Hidahl Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Joel J. Hidahl Elementary School offer ?
Joel J. Hidahl Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Joel J. Hidahl Elementary School part of?
Joel J. Hidahl Elementary School is part of Ceres Unified School District.
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June 05, 2025 (Thursday)
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