Serving 394 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ione Olson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ione Olson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ione Olson Elementary School's student population of 394 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ione Olson 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 Ione Olson Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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
#7192 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
49%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
23%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
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 Ione Olson Elementary School's ranking?
Ione Olson Elementary School is ranked #7192 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ione Olson Elementary School often compared to?
Ione Olson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J. C. Crumpton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ione Olson Elementary School?
394 students attend Ione Olson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Ione Olson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ione Olson Elementary School?
Ione Olson Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ione Olson Elementary School offer ?
Ione Olson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ione Olson Elementary School part of?
Ione Olson Elementary School is part of Monterey Peninsula Unified School District.
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