Serving 620 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Glider 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 53% (which was higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 54% (which was higher than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
620 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)53%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
32%
12%
Hispanic
40%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
17%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Glider Elementary School?
620 students attend Glider Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Glider Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glider Elementary School?
Glider Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Glider Elementary School offer ?
Glider Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Glider Elementary School part of?
Glider Elementary School is part of Oak Grove Elementary School District.
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