Lopez Elementary

Lopez Elementary is a K-6 public school serving 394 students in the Pomona Unified School District, operating in a high-need community where nearly all students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Academically, the school faces significant challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 6% of all California elementary schools. Proficiency rates in math (8.26%) and English (21.93%) are the lowest among nearby schools, with a particularly concerning 3.17% math proficiency for 6th graders. While chronic student absenteeism has improved from pandemic highs, it remains above the district average. Interestingly, Lopez receives the highest per-student funding among comparable local schools at over $22,500, yet this has not translated into stronger academic outcomes, creating a notable resource-and-result gap.

When compared to other elementary schools in the area, such as Westmont Elementary or Madison Elementary, Lopez's performance is markedly lower, despite similar community contexts. The school does show a relative strength in supporting English Language Learners. The data suggests deep-rooted challenges, though the recent improvement in attendance indicates a potential area for building positive momentum. Families may want to investigate how the school is addressing its specific academic gaps, particularly in upper-grade mathematics.