Serving 846 students in grades Kindergarten-5, San Elijo 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 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 846 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
San Elijo 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 San Elijo Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
San Elijo Elementary School is ranked #940 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are San Elijo Elementary School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend San Elijo Elementary School?
846 students attend San Elijo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of San Elijo Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Elijo Elementary School?
San Elijo Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Elijo Elementary School offer ?
San Elijo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is San Elijo Elementary School part of?
San Elijo Elementary School is a great learning environment, but there are a TON of kids. So much, in fact, students that may need help in a certain area, but an adult may not even notice it. Overall, it is a great place to learn, but the amount of kids is horrendous and may even affect the learning ability of students.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Anonymus
510/1/2011
- Posted by Parent - jasny
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 846 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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