Pio Pico Elementary

Public K-5

 931 W. Highland
       Santa Ana, CA  92703-4809


(714) 972-7500

District: Santa Ana Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5419th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,941 Help


Students who attend Pio Pico Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate
High:    Santa Ana High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.7 Help
Number of students:  436

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.3%
White:
0.2%
African American:
0.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.1% Help


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Compare Details Pio Pico Elementary ranks worse than 92.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 30th among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.76. (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.
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.3%), American Indian (0.2%), African American (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pio Pico Elementary is 21.7. 28 elementary schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pio Pico Elementary is $7,941, which is the 9th highest among 34 elementary schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pio Pico Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pio Pico Elementary 5419th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Pio Pico Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:


Santa Ana Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Ana Unified 1236th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pio Pico Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pio Pico Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 16.53 4221st 4809 12.2%
2005 15.15 4325th 4822 10.3%
2006 15.30 4336th 4818 10.0%
2007 16.72 4523rd 5113 11.5%
2008 15.58 4623rd 5113 9.6%
2009 25.15 4055th 5193 21.9%
2010 22.39 4431st 5314 16.6%
2011 13.95 5005th 5377 6.9%
2012 15.62 4920th 5390 8.7%
2013 16.52 4957th 5530 10.4%
2015 23.90 4245th 5611 24.3%
2016 22.02 4425th 5614 21.2%
2017 28.49 3962nd 5692 30.4%
2018 26.02 4156th 5662 26.6%
2019 24.21 4435th 5789 23.4%
2022 15.21 5347th 5883 9.1%
2023 13.76 5399th 5848 7.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pio Pico Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.24 1987th 3246 38.8%
2019 36.01 2054th 3275 37.3%
2022 35.39 2174th 3311 34.3%
2023 28.73 2606th 3240 19.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pio Pico Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.61 1986th 2416 17.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pio Pico Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.70 3342nd 5084 34.3%
2019 33.83 3579th 5173 30.8%
2022 21.23 4558th 5264 13.4%
2023 18.37 4801st 5355 10.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Pio Pico Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.74 3944th 5413 27.1%
2019 27.87 4001st 5492 27.1%
2022 13.80 5289th 5635 6.1%
2023 14.30 5192nd 5595 7.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pio Pico Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.15 1755th 2128 17.5%
2022 29.38 1521st 2227 31.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Pio Pico Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.46 4065th 5431 25.2%
2019 21.47 4521st 5510 17.9%
2022 18.40 4888th 5663 13.7%
2023 12.49 5322nd 5627 5.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pio Pico Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.67 3099th 4830 35.8%
2019 33.06 3468th 4963 30.1%
2022 21.10 4430th 5084 12.9%
2023 18.42 4569th 5079 10.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Pio Pico Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 1 0 3 315 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1993 0 1 4 323 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1994 1 1 2 318 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1995 4 1 3 881 0 n/a n/a 0 889
1996 4 1 3 881 0 n/a n/a 0 889
1997 2 1 0 862 0 n/a n/a 0 865
1998 2 1 0 887 0 n/a n/a 0 890
1999 0 0 0 891 0 n/a n/a 0 891
2000 0 1 0 938 0 n/a n/a 9 948
2001 0 1 0 977 0 n/a n/a 0 978
2002 0 1 0 890 0 n/a n/a 0 891
2003 0 1 0 890 0 n/a n/a 0 891
2004 0 1 0 822 0 n/a n/a 5 828
2005 0 0 1 843 0 n/a n/a 4 848
2006 1 0 1 842 0 n/a n/a 4 848
2007 1 0 1 786 0 n/a n/a 2 790
2008 1 n/a 1 720 n/a n/a n/a 0 722
2009 3 0 1 729 0 0 4 0 737
2010 1 0 1 698 0 0 0 0 700
2011 1 0 0 684 0 0 0 0 685
2012 1 0 0 692 0 0 0 0 693
2013 0 0 0 633 0 0 0 0 633
2014 0 0 1 632 0 0 1 0 634
2015 0 0 2 610 1 0 1 0 614
2016 0 0 5 614 1 0 0 0 620
2017 0 0 5 583 1 0 0 0 589
2018 0 0 3 538 1 0 0 0 542
2019 0 0 3 558 2 0 0 0 563
2020 0 0 3 507 2 0 0 0 512
2021 0 0 3 468 3 0 0 0 474
2022 0 1 1 449 1 0 0 0 452
2023 1 1 0 433 1 0 0 0 436

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Pio Pico Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 319 n/a n/a 88.7
1993 328 9.5 34.5 95.1
1994 322 11.0 29.3 94.7
1995 889 31.0 28.7 90.9
1996 889 31.0 28.7 90.9
1997 865 34.2 25.3 93.4
1998 890 39.8 22.4 93.4
1999 891 41.0 21.7 94.9
2000 948 42.0 22.6 90.9
2001 978 46.0 21.3 94.2
2002 891 43.0 20.7 93.3
2003 891 43.0 20.7 93.3
2004 828 41.0 20.2 94
2005 848 40.0 21.2 93.5
2006 848 40.0 21.2 88
2007 790 35.0 22.6 94.7
2008 722 34.5 20.9 98.5
2009 737 34.0 21.1 96.7
2010 700 29.0 24.1 97
2011 685 n/a n/a 97.7
2012 693 26.0 26.6 n/a
2013 633 20.5 30.8 97.8
2014 634 21.5 29.4 98.1
2015 614 22.0 27.9 90.1
2016 620 23.0 26.9 93.7
2017 589 22.5 26.1 91.2
2018 542 20.0 27.1 88.9
2019 563 22.0 25.5 85.8
2020 512 n/a n/a 86.9
2021 474 19.0 24.9 87.1
2022 452 21.4 21.0 62.2
2023 436 20.0 21.7 90.1

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 Pio Pico Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 319 n/a n/a 88.7
1993 328 9.5 34.5 95.1
1994 322 11.0 29.3 94.7
1995 889 31.0 28.7 90.9
1996 889 31.0 28.7 90.9
1997 865 34.2 25.3 93.4
1998 890 39.8 22.4 93.4
1999 891 41.0 21.7 94.9
2000 948 42.0 22.6 90.9
2001 978 46.0 21.3 94.2
2002 891 43.0 20.7 93.3
2003 891 43.0 20.7 93.3
2004 828 41.0 20.2 94
2005 848 40.0 21.2 93.5
2006 848 40.0 21.2 88
2007 790 35.0 22.6 94.7
2008 722 34.5 20.9 98.5
2009 737 34.0 21.1 96.7
2010 700 29.0 24.1 97
2011 685 n/a n/a 97.7
2012 693 26.0 26.6 n/a
2013 633 20.5 30.8 97.8
2014 634 21.5 29.4 98.1
2015 614 22.0 27.9 90.1
2016 620 23.0 26.9 93.7
2017 589 22.5 26.1 91.2
2018 542 20.0 27.1 88.9
2019 563 22.0 25.5 85.8
2020 512 n/a n/a 86.9
2021 474 19.0 24.9 87.1
2022 452 21.4 21.0 62.2
2023 436 20.0 21.7 90.1

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

Pio Pico Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201293.0%0.0%0.0%7.0%96.0%100.0%100.0%96.0%96.0%
201393.0%0.0%0.0%7.0%93.0%100.0%100.0%93.0%93.0%
201495.0%0.0%0.0%5.0%95.0%100.0%100.0%95.0%95.0%
201597.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%97.0%100.0%100.0%97.0%97.0%
201694.0%0.0%0.0%6.0%96.0%100.0%100.0%96.0%94.0%
201797.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%97.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%97.0%97.0%
201889.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%94.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%93.0%93.0%
2019≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pio Pico Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,941

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pio Pico Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4435th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5399th of 5848 Elementary schools
 15.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pio Pico Elementary)29.921.4
 8.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Ana Unified)31.628.4
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pio Pico Elementary)33.824.7
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Santa Ana Unified)35.229.2
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (Pio Pico Elementary)16.75.9
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (Santa Ana Unified)6.94.8
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)13.88.7
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pio Pico Elementary)15.915.5
 0.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Ana Unified)33.631.4
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pio Pico Elementary)15.78.5
 7.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Santa Ana Unified)33.326.6
 6.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
4th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Pio Pico Elementary)4.40
 4.4%
   4th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Santa Ana Unified)13.11.7
 11.4%
   4th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)14.59.1
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pio Pico Elementary)54.618.6
 36%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Ana Unified)37.634
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pio Pico Elementary)25.87.1
 18.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Santa Ana Unified)27.420.5
 6.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Pio Pico Elementary)21.47.1
 14.2%
   5th Grade Science (Santa Ana Unified)17.817.1
 0.7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
5th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Pio Pico Elementary)23.12.4
 20.6%
   5th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Santa Ana Unified)15.14.3
 10.9%
   5th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)138.8
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students563436
 22.6%
African American01
American Indian21
 50%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic558433
 22.4%
Pacific Islander00
White01
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.8%90.1%
 4.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pio Pico Elementary

Students at Pio Pico Elementary are 99% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 436 students attended Pio Pico Elementary.

Pio Pico Elementary ranks in the bottom 7.7% of California elementary schools.

Students who attend Pio Pico Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate
High : Santa Ana High


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