Serving 537 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Glen Avon 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 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower 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 96% 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: 537 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glen Avon Elementary School's student population of 537 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
537 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Glen Avon 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 Glen Avon Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#5529 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
91%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
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 Glen Avon Elementary School's ranking?
Glen Avon Elementary School is ranked #5529 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Glen Avon Elementary School often compared to?
Glen Avon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Camino Real Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Glen Avon Elementary School?
537 students attend Glen Avon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Glen Avon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glen Avon Elementary School?
Glen Avon Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Glen Avon Elementary School offer ?
Glen Avon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Glen Avon Elementary School part of?
Glen Avon Elementary School is part of Jurupa Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Glen Avon Elementary School located?
Glen Avon Elementary School is located in the Glen Avon neighborhood of Riverside, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in Glen Avon.
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