Serving 35 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Gazelle 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gazelle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gazelle Elementary School's student population of 35 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gazelle 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 Gazelle Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#6547 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
3%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
71%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
23%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gazelle Elementary School's ranking?
Gazelle Elementary School is ranked #6547 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gazelle Elementary School often compared to?
Gazelle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delphic Elementary School, Dunsmuir Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Gazelle Elementary School?
35 students attend Gazelle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Gazelle Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gazelle Elementary School?
Gazelle Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Gazelle Elementary School offer ?
Gazelle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Gazelle Elementary School part of?
Gazelle Elementary School is part of Gazelle Union Elementary School District.
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