Serving 19 students in grades Kindergarten-5, California Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
California Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
California Avenue Elementary School's student population of 19 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
California Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of California Avenue Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2611 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
68%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
California Avenue Elementary School is ranked #2611 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend California Avenue Elementary School?
19 students attend California Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of California Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of California Avenue Elementary School?
California Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does California Avenue Elementary School offer ?
California Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is California Avenue Elementary School part of?
California Avenue Elementary School is part of Vista Unified School District.
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