Placer Elementary School

Placer Elementary School

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
8650 Horseshoe Bar Rd,  Loomis, CA
Loomis Union Elementary School District
3.7
3.9
525 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Rick Judd
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Math Proficiency
65%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
65%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
43%
State Average
17.9%
Science
20.9%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
845:1

Student Diversity

Male
49.9%
Female
49.9%
White
80.9%
Hispanic
10.5%
Two or more races
6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 6 Reviews
3.0 NicheUser
1/27/2015
We did have a favorable experience, but likely average. Academically nothing stands out.
4.0 NicheUser
1/27/2015
Fairly new gym/auditorium. Rest of buildings OK. Guidance counselors and tutoring available.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 15 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/4/2025
The Best Decision We've Made!After years of navigating the overcrowded, rigid, and impersonal school systems in the Bay Area, moving to this area in 2018 and enrolling our children at Placer Elementary has been amazing. We didn't just find a new school; we found a community, and we have absolutely f...
1.0 parent
7/28/2025
Former principal from 2019 - 2024 was a joke. She had favorite parents and teachers and would disregard the rest. Constantly used the expression “just being transparent”, but she wasn’t transparent, she was straight out rude and tone deaf, fake smile and all. The type of person who would smile at yo...
1.0 parent
5/4/2024
Absolutely terrible school. Put my daughter through hell. She came home crying almost every day begging me not to go to school the next day. She was getting constant death threats and threats for her safety. The principal was absolutely horrible and disrespectful, she didn’t even acknowledge the thr...
5.0 parent
12/20/2022
Placer has an amazing culture that's fostered from the principal down! This is our second year and all three of our children love going. They are challenged academically, the after-school sports programs are fun, and there are a variety of extracurricular activities to partake in! The PTC does an in...

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Placer Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-8 in Loomis, CA and is served by the Loomis Union Elementary School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 525 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 65% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. Placer Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sierra Foothills Academy, Rocklin Independent Charter Academy, John Adams Academy - Roseville, and more. Learn more about what Loomis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Placer Elementary School.

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