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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-8

Ophir STEAM Academy

Loomis Union Elementary · Placer County · 1373 Lozanos Road, Newcastle, CA 95658-9660

(530) 885-3495 · ophir.loomis-usd.k12.ca.us/

9/10
#1110
Rank 1110 out of 5,722
Top 19%
English Language Arts9/10 · #967 · 83rd percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #1537 · 73rd percentile
Science9/10 · #617 · 89th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the foothills of Placer County, Ophir STEAM Academy stands out as Newcastle's hidden gem, drawing families who want their kids doing more than just hitting benchmarks — the science scores alone tell you this place takes hands-on learning seriously. It's a K-8 school, which means kids build real continuity with teachers and classmates over the years, something that resonates strongly with the tight-knit, semi-rural community surrounding it. If you're settling into the Newcastle or Loomis area and want a school that leans into curiosity and keeps academics genuinely rigorous without feeling like a pressure cooker, Ophir deserves a close look.

Student Demographics

126 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
103 (82%)
Hispanic
18 (14%)
Multiple Races
3 (2%)
Other
2 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners2 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged27 (21%)
Students with Disabilities21 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

200
Enrollment
11.9
Teachers (FTE)
16.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
21.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #5099 · 16th percentile

32 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found