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Loomis Union Elementary

Above Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 62.0/100

Loomis Union Elementary has 7 ranked schools across elementary levels with an average Scope Score of 62.0/100 — 18.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Loomis Basin Charter at 72/100, where 45.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $9,697 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 4 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.0%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
62.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
23.3
48.6 – 71.9
Avg Exceeded %
34.5%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
8.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
1
of 7 ranked schools

District Analysis

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +1.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are making incremental gains.

Consistency: Score range of 23.3 points — showing notable variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 8.0%, 10.1pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.2%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Loomis Basin Charter leads the district at 72 with 45.4% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Loomis Union Elementary

4 Growth Engine3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 4 schools in Loomis Union Elementary are classified as Growth Engine (4) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
12.1%
White
76.5%
Asian
2.3%
Black
0.2%
Other
8.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
15%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Loomis Union Elementary spends $9,697 per student in current expenditures — $5,118 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$9,697
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
2,847
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 60.6%
$6,038 → $9,697
Spending Efficiency
6.40
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 64%Support 34%Other 2%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Elementary Schools (7)

Loomis Union Elementary has 7 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 62.0 — 18.2 points above the state average of 43.8. 2 of 7 elementary schools score above 70.

District-wide growth averages +1.5pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Loomis Basin Charter with a Scope Score of 72 and 45.4% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Loomis Basin Charter
Loomis Union Elementary Growth Engine
45.4%Strong
72/100
2Placer Elementary
Loomis Union Elementary Growth Engine
41.3%Strong
72/100
3Penryn Elementary
Loomis Union Elementary Building Momentum
37.0%Solid
68/100
4Loomis Elementary
Loomis Union Elementary Building Momentum
34.8%Solid
58/100
5Franklin Elementary
Loomis Union Elementary Building Momentum
35.0%Solid
58/100
6H. Clarke Powers Elementary
Loomis Union Elementary Growth Engine
25.9%Solid
57/100
7Ophir STEAM Academy
Loomis Union Elementary Growth Engine
22.3%Developing
49/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Loomis Union Elementary

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Loomis Union Elementary a good school district?
Loomis Union Elementary has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 62.0/100, which is 18.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 34.5% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Loomis Union Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Loomis Union Elementary is Loomis Basin Charter with a Scope Score of 72/100 and 45.4% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Loomis Union Elementary spend per student?
Loomis Union Elementary spends $9,697 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.