Mammoth Elementary

Mammoth Elementary is a public elementary school located in Mammoth Lakes, California, serving 532 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Mammoth Unified School District, which is ranked 597 out of 1,565 school districts in the state.

Academically, Mammoth Elementary's performance on standardized tests is generally below the state and district averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy was 38.68% at Mammoth Elementary, compared to 41.51% for the district and 48.81% for the state. In Mathematics, the proficiency rate was 34.55% at the school, similar to the district but lower than the state average of 37.3%. However, the school's performance in Science is relatively stronger, with 45.57% of 5th-grade students proficient or better, compared to 38.53% for the district and 33.39% for the state.

Mammoth Elementary has a diverse student population, with a significant percentage of Hispanic students and a high proportion of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's performance on academic assessments varies across different student subgroups, with White students generally performing better than their Hispanic and English Language Learner peers. Additionally, Mammoth Elementary has experienced relatively high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 20.4% to 26.1% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school has seen a significant increase in per-student spending and a decrease in the student-teacher ratio, suggesting a focus on improving educational resources and support for students.