Ophir STEAM Academy
Newcastle, CA · Loomis Union Elementary
Regular public school · Grades K-8 · Rural, fringe
1,153rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 80%· Stable
1373 Lozanos Rd., Newcastle, CA 95658
(530) 885-3495Official website ↗NCES ID 062256004416Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Ophir STEAM Academy 1,153rd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 80% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 78th in 2015 to 80th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 129 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 207 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2008, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.6% | 80.7% | ▲ 7.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 20.7% | 13.0% | ▼ 7.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 4.3% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0 pts | |
| Black | 2.9% | 0.5% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2008. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $946K in zip 95658 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Ophir STEAM Academy
- #1791Harvest Ridge Cooperative CharterNewcastle Elementary · 1.6 mi away · charter1,791st of 5,659
ELA 59% ▼12 · Math 45% ▼7Compare - #992Newcastle CharterNewcastle Elementary · 1.8 mi away · charter992nd of 5,659
ELA 72% ▲1 · Math 56% ▲4Compare - #986Newcastle ElementaryNewcastle Elementary · 1.8 mi away986th of 5,659
ELA 68% ▼3 · Math 61% ▲9Compare - #3924EV Cain ElementaryAuburn Union Elementary · 2.6 mi away3,924th of 5,659
ELA 37% ▼34 · Math 24% ▼28Compare - #5125Auburn ElementaryAuburn Union Elementary · 2.7 mi away5,125th of 5,659
ELA 25% ▼46 · Math 14% ▼38Compare - #2482Skyridge ElementaryAuburn Union Elementary · 3.2 mi away2,482nd of 5,659
ELA 48% ▼23 · Math 40% ▼12Compare - #531Penryn ElementaryLoomis Union Elementary · 4 mi away531st of 5,659
ELA 73% ▲2 · Math 73% ▲21Compare - #1422Bowman CharterAckerman Charter · 4.6 mi away · charter1,422nd of 5,659
ELA 61% ▼10 · Math 52% =Compare
What school district is Ophir STEAM Academy in?
Ophir STEAM Academy is part of the Loomis Union Elementary district in Newcastle, California.
Is Ophir STEAM Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ophir STEAM Academy 1,153rd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 80% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ophir STEAM Academy?
White 81%, Hispanic 13%, Two or more races 4%, Asian 1% (207 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ophir STEAM Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95658 is $946K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.