Serving 488 students in grades Kindergarten-6, El Portal Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Portal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
El Portal Elementary School's student population of 488 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
El Portal 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 El Portal Elementary School is 0.51, which is less 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
#1931 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
67%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Portal Elementary School's ranking?
El Portal Elementary School is ranked #1931 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Portal Elementary School often compared to?
El Portal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Macy Elementary School, Jordan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend El Portal Elementary School?
488 students attend El Portal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of El Portal Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Portal Elementary School?
El Portal Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does El Portal Elementary School offer ?
El Portal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is El Portal Elementary School part of?
El Portal Elementary School is part of Lowell Joint School District.
In what neighborhood is El Portal Elementary School located?
El Portal Elementary School is located in the Los Nietos neighborhood of La Habra, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Los Nietos.
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