La Pluma Elementary

Public K-5

 14420 La Pluma Dr.
       La Mirada, CA  90638-4029


(562) 210-3205

District: Norwalk-La Mirada Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2685th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,409 Help


Students who attend La Pluma Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Reginald M. Benton Middle
High:    La Mirada High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.2 Help
Number of students:  311

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.4%
White:
14.1%
Asian:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.3% Help


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Compare Details La Pluma Elementary ranks better than 54.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 10th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.13. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.4%), White (14.1%), Asian (8.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Pluma Elementary is 23.2. 9 elementary schools in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Pluma Elementary is $12,409. 10 elementary schools in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

La Pluma Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks La Pluma Elementary 2685th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See La Pluma Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Norwalk-La Mirada Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Norwalk-La Mirada Unified 769th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for La Pluma Elementary

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Rank History for all students at La Pluma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.86 2164th 4809 55.0%
2005 56.29 1904th 4822 60.5%
2006 54.48 1987th 4818 58.8%
2007 48.74 2399th 5113 53.1%
2008 50.19 2360th 5113 53.8%
2009 56.10 2117th 5193 59.2%
2010 64.89 1729th 5314 67.5%
2011 67.69 1597th 5377 70.3%
2012 71.93 1418th 5390 73.7%
2013 73.22 1421st 5530 74.3%
2015 68.73 1547th 5611 72.4%
2016 61.22 1938th 5614 65.5%
2017 54.11 2322nd 5692 59.2%
2018 57.65 2154th 5662 62.0%
2019 50.73 2561st 5789 55.8%
2022 50.19 2529th 5883 57.0%
2023 47.13 2678th 5848 54.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at La Pluma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.99 1853rd 2416 23.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at La Pluma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.45 1881st 5084 63.0%
2019 55.43 2039th 5173 60.6%
2022 52.73 2107th 5264 60.0%
2023 41.04 2979th 5355 44.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at La Pluma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 64.93 76th 356 78.7%
2023 72.76 57th 336 83.0%
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Rank History for Female students at La Pluma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.15 2072nd 5413 61.7%
2019 55.99 2177th 5492 60.4%
2022 45.56 2664th 5635 52.7%
2023 41.72 2903rd 5595 48.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at La Pluma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.32 707th 2128 66.8%
2019 62.38 666th 2585 74.2%
2022 20.36 1999th 2227 10.2%
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Rank History for Male students at La Pluma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.63 2138th 5431 60.6%
2019 44.67 2747th 5510 50.1%
2022 52.89 2291st 5663 59.5%
2023 49.30 2476th 5627 56.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at La Pluma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.58 1549th 4830 67.9%
2019 52.93 2102nd 4963 57.6%
2022 53.96 1950th 5084 61.6%
2023 54.43 1975th 5079 61.1%
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Rank History for White students at La Pluma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.89 1847th 2737 32.5%
2019 30.10 2151st 2834 24.1%
2022 23.65 2185th 2726 19.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Open Quote La Pluma Elementary school is like a gem in the middle of La Mirada! The school has a great community feel, with the Teachers, Principal, Administrators and Parents all working together to make it a great school. I couldn't be happier that my kids attend this school and my kids love it too, which makes all the difference! Quality school with quality people! Close Quote



Enrollment information for La Pluma Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 322 9 21 127 4 n/a n/a 0 483
1989 345 16 38 148 4 n/a n/a 0 551
1990 343 13 38 144 4 n/a n/a 0 542
1991 375 14 44 148 3 n/a n/a 0 584
1992 359 17 52 193 6 n/a n/a 0 627
1993 344 13 54 192 0 n/a n/a 0 603
1994 247 20 29 174 1 n/a n/a 0 471
1995 293 8 56 203 1 n/a n/a 0 561
1996 293 8 56 203 1 n/a n/a 0 561
1997 286 16 53 233 1 n/a n/a 0 589
1998 293 21 60 211 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1999 309 22 56 243 0 n/a n/a 0 630
2000 310 18 54 264 1 n/a n/a 0 647
2001 299 21 52 272 1 n/a n/a 0 645
2002 247 15 52 280 1 n/a n/a 2 597
2003 247 15 52 280 1 n/a n/a 2 597
2004 198 23 58 302 2 n/a n/a 0 583
2005 175 25 54 289 2 n/a n/a 0 545
2006 152 21 61 272 1 n/a n/a 0 507
2007 122 15 48 268 3 n/a n/a 1 457
2008 108 10 38 271 2 n/a n/a 0 429
2009 116 20 36 289 2 2 0 0 465
2010 111 15 45 298 1 3 8 0 481
2011 110 16 47 283 1 1 17 0 475
2012 118 14 45 308 1 1 25 0 512
2013 112 15 42 283 0 1 25 0 478
2014 113 13 44 269 0 3 9 0 451
2015 111 14 41 302 0 1 9 0 478
2016 118 16 46 289 1 2 11 0 483
2017 122 17 48 293 1 2 10 0 493
2018 103 16 45 299 1 2 10 0 476
2019 101 11 39 272 2 2 10 0 437
2020 94 9 35 237 3 3 14 0 395
2021 63 8 43 231 2 3 13 0 363
2022 50 5 36 212 1 1 14 0 319
2023 44 3 27 219 1 2 15 0 311

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

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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 La Pluma Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 483 21.0 23.0 n/a
1989 551 21.0 26.2 n/a
1990 542 21.0 25.8 n/a
1991 584 22.6 25.8 n/a
1992 627 23.0 27.2 17.1
1993 603 25.0 24.1 19.4
1994 471 18.0 26.2 22.3
1995 561 22.0 25.5 25
1996 561 22.0 25.5 25
1997 589 21.0 28.0 15.3
1998 585 26.0 22.5 20.2
1999 630 28.1 22.4 20.3
2000 647 29.6 21.9 18.9
2001 645 32.0 20.2 18
2002 597 30.0 19.9 24.4
2003 597 30.0 19.9 24.4
2004 583 26.5 22.0 25.4
2005 545 27.0 20.2 24.4
2006 507 25.0 20.3 23.9
2007 457 24.0 19.0 25.9
2008 429 25.0 17.2 24.9
2009 465 22.0 18.6 38.7
2010 481 24.2 19.8 41.6
2011 475 n/a n/a 48.2
2012 512 20.0 25.6 n/a
2013 478 21.1 22.5 51
2014 451 16.0 28.1 49.2
2015 478 17.0 28.1 47.3
2016 483 18.0 26.8 47
2017 493 18.4 26.7 46
2018 476 18.9 25.1 49.2
2019 437 17.4 25.1 56.3
2020 395 n/a n/a 51.1
2021 363 14.4 25.2 51.5
2022 319 14.1 22.6 52
2023 311 13.4 23.2 45.3

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 La Pluma Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 483 21.0 23.0 n/a
1989 551 21.0 26.2 n/a
1990 542 21.0 25.8 n/a
1991 584 22.6 25.8 n/a
1992 627 23.0 27.2 17.1
1993 603 25.0 24.1 19.4
1994 471 18.0 26.2 22.3
1995 561 22.0 25.5 25
1996 561 22.0 25.5 25
1997 589 21.0 28.0 15.3
1998 585 26.0 22.5 20.2
1999 630 28.1 22.4 20.3
2000 647 29.6 21.9 18.9
2001 645 32.0 20.2 18
2002 597 30.0 19.9 24.4
2003 597 30.0 19.9 24.4
2004 583 26.5 22.0 25.4
2005 545 27.0 20.2 24.4
2006 507 25.0 20.3 23.9
2007 457 24.0 19.0 25.9
2008 429 25.0 17.2 24.9
2009 465 22.0 18.6 38.7
2010 481 24.2 19.8 41.6
2011 475 n/a n/a 48.2
2012 512 20.0 25.6 n/a
2013 478 21.1 22.5 51
2014 451 16.0 28.1 49.2
2015 478 17.0 28.1 47.3
2016 483 18.0 26.8 47
2017 493 18.4 26.7 46
2018 476 18.9 25.1 49.2
2019 437 17.4 25.1 56.3
2020 395 n/a n/a 51.1
2021 363 14.4 25.2 51.5
2022 319 14.1 22.6 52
2023 311 13.4 23.2 45.3

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

La Pluma Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201299.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201392.0%1.0%0.0%7.0%93.0%95.0%99.0%95.0%97.0%
201491.0%3.0%3.0%3.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%91.0%94.0%
201589.0%3.0%0.0%8.0%95.0%95.0%97.0%94.0%95.0%
201693.0%3.0%0.0%4.0%96.0%96.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%
201793.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%93.0%96.0%97.0%93.0%93.0%
201887.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%97.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%89.0%97.0%
201997.0%1.0%0.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for La Pluma Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,409

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on La Pluma Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2561st of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2678th of 5848 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Pluma Elementary)50.750
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Norwalk-La Mirada Unified)48.844.6
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (La Pluma Elementary)43.746.2
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Norwalk-La Mirada Unified)47.447.3
 0%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Pluma Elementary)47.357.7
 10.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Norwalk-La Mirada Unified)50.746.2
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (La Pluma Elementary)43.267.3
 24.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Norwalk-La Mirada Unified)44.942.8
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Pluma Elementary)55.727.5
 28.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Norwalk-La Mirada Unified)52.142.6
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (La Pluma Elementary)3817.4
 20.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Norwalk-La Mirada Unified)36.832
 4.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (La Pluma Elementary)30.418.3
 12.1%
   5th Grade Science (Norwalk-La Mirada Unified)26.625.6
 0.9%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students437311
 28.8%
African American113
 72.7%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian3927
 30.8%
Hispanic272219
 19.5%
Pacific Islander22
White10144
 56.4%
Two or More Races1015
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.3%45.3%
 11%


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La Pluma Elementary ranks 2685th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at La Pluma Elementary are 70% Hispanic, 14% White, 9% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 311 students attended La Pluma Elementary.

Students who attend La Pluma Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Reginald M. Benton Middle
High : La Mirada High


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