Serving 702 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jonas Salk Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 702 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 68% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Jonas Salk Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jonas Salk Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Jonas Salk Elementary School?
702 students attend Jonas Salk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Jonas Salk Elementary School students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jonas Salk Elementary School?
Jonas Salk Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Jonas Salk Elementary School offer ?
Jonas Salk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jonas Salk Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 702 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 68% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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