Serving 457 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Altadena Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Altadena Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Altadena Elementary School's student population of 457 students has grown by 103% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Altadena Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altadena Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5091 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
47%
55%
Black
16%
5%
White
21%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Altadena Elementary School's ranking?
Altadena Elementary School is ranked #5091 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Altadena Elementary School often compared to?
Altadena Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cleveland Elementary School, Hamilton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Altadena Elementary School?
457 students attend Altadena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Altadena Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Altadena Elementary School?
Altadena Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Altadena Elementary School offer ?
Altadena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Altadena Elementary School part of?
Altadena Elementary School is part of Pasadena Unified School District.
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