Serving 547 students in grades Kindergarten-2, James Leitch Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-2
Enrollment: 547 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Math Proficiency
: 91%
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
The diversity score of James Leitch Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% CA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend James Leitch Elementary School?
547 students attend James Leitch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of James Leitch Elementary School students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Leitch Elementary School?
James Leitch Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does James Leitch Elementary School offer ?
James Leitch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is James Leitch Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-2
Enrollment: 547 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Math Proficiency
: 91%
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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