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Lodi Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 35 public elementary schools serving 15,096 students in Lodi Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Lodi Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
49 Schools
7,700 Schools
# Students
27,108 Students
3,822,920 Students
# Teachers
1,284 Teachers
174,000 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Lodi Unified School District, which is ranked #1087 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1089 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
# American Indian Students
90 Students
16,785 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5,768 Students
454,357 Students
% Asian Students
21%
12%
# Hispanic Students
13,134 Students
2,114,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
49%
55%
# Black Students
1,720 Students
189,461 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
4,427 Students
787,389 Students
% White Students
16%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
199 Students
15,077 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,742 Students
240,557 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
2,201
519,574
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,915
396,601
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,004
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,982
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,088
426,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,052
430,582
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,067
432,936
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,104
312,207
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,133
312,649
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,064
44,929
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,117
37,487
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,097
37,249
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,284
41,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,732 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,751 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$481 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$508 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,732
$19,974
Spending / Student
$18,751
$18,396
Best Lodi Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elkhorn
(Math: 94% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10505 North Davis Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8312
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8312
Grades: 4-8
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
Vinewood Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 West Tokay St.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7445
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7445
Grades: K-6
| 561 students
Rank: #33.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2303 Whistler Way
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8106
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8106
Grades: K-6
| 570 students
Rank: #44.
Ellerth E. Larson Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2375 Giannoni Way
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8391
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8391
Grades: K-6
| 845 students
Rank: #55.
Manlio Silva Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6250 Scott Creek Dr.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-9302
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-9302
Grades: K-6
| 764 students
Rank: #66.
Joe Serna Jr. Charter
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4620 East Acampo Rd.
Acampo, CA 95220
(209) 331-7809
Acampo, CA 95220
(209) 331-7809
Grades: K-8
| 366 students
Rank: #77.
Erma B. Reese Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 West Elm St.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7424
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7424
Grades: K-6
| 563 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Julia Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3777 A. G. Spanos Blvd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8453
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8453
Grades: K-6
| 430 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Valley Robotics Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13451 North Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-8008
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-8008
Grades: K-12
| 286 students
Rank: #1010.
Podesta Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9950 Windmill Park Dr.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8543
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8543
Grades: K-6
| 411 students
Rank: #1111.
Independence
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13451 North Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8275
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8275
Grades: K-12
| 253 students
Rank: #1212.
Lois E. Borchardt Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
375 Culbertson Dr.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-8212
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-8212
Grades: K-6
| 709 students
Rank: #1313.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 North Ham Ln.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7348
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7348
Grades: K-6
| 490 students
Rank: #1414.
Leroy Nichols Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 South Crescent Ave.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7378
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7378
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
Rank: #1515.
George Lincoln Mosher
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3220 Buddy Holly Dr.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 953-9298
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 953-9298
Grades: K-6
| 569 students
Rank: #1616.
Victor Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17670 North Bruella Rd.
Victor, CA 95253
(209) 331-7441
Victor, CA 95253
(209) 331-7441
Grades: K-6
| 120 students
Rank: #1717.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9444 Caywood Dr.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 953-8333
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 953-8333
Grades: K-6
| 441 students
Rank: #1818.
Lockeford Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19456 North Tully Rd.
Lockeford, CA 95237
(209) 331-7214
Lockeford, CA 95237
(209) 331-7214
Grades: K-8
| 488 students
Rank: #1919.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
509 Eden St.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7334
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7334
Grades: K-6
| 434 students
Rank: #2020.
Ansel Adams
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9275 Glacier Point Dr.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 953-9601
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 953-9601
Grades: K-6
| 630 students
Rank: #2121.
Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5099 East Bear Creek Rd.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7370
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7370
Grades: K-6
| 316 students
Rank: #2222.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
831 West Lockeford St.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7451
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7451
Grades: K-6
| 368 students
Rank: #2323.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5224 East Morada Ln.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 953-8301
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 953-8301
Grades: K-6
| 351 students
Rank: #2424.
Wagner-holt Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8778 Brattle Pl.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8407
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8407
Grades: K-6
| 443 students
Rank: #2525.
Clairmont Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8282 Lemans Ave.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 953-8267
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 953-8267
Grades: K-6
| 374 students
Rank: #2626.
Turner Academy At Tokay Colony
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13520 East Live Oak Rd.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 953-3200
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 953-3200
Grades: K-8
| 17 students
Rank: #2727.
Beckman Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Scarborough Dr.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7410
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7410
Grades: K-6
| 531 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Clyde W. Needham Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
420 South Pleasant Ave.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7375
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7375
Grades: K-6
| 326 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Woodbridge
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1290 Lilac St.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8160
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8160
Grades: K-6
| 372 students
Rank: #3030.
Sutherland Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 Spring River Cir.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 953-8999
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 953-8999
Grades: K-6
| 366 students
Rank: #3131.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2515 Estate Dr.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8285
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8285
Grades: K-6
| 524 students
Rank: #3232.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Woodcreek Way
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8392
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8392
Grades: K-6
| 537 students
Rank: #3333.
Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
721 Calaveras St.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7356
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7356
Grades: K-6
| 518 students
Rank: #3434.
Houston
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4600 East Acampo Rd.
Acampo, CA 95220
(209) 331-7475
Acampo, CA 95220
(209) 331-7475
Grades: K-8
| 57 students
Rank: #3535.
Parklane Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8405 Tam O'shanter Dr.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 953-8410
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 953-8410
Grades: K-6
| 475 students
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