Serving 332 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Oak Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Oak Avenue Elementary School's student population of 332 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oak Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Avenue Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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
#25 out of 9602 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
46%
12%
Hispanic
5%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
33%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Avenue Elementary School is ranked #25 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Oak Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Covington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Oak Avenue Elementary School?
332 students attend Oak Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Oak Avenue Elementary School students are Asian, 33% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Avenue Elementary School?
Oak Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Oak Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Oak Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Oak Avenue Elementary School part of?
Oak Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Altos Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Oak Avenue Elementary School located?
Oak Avenue Elementary School is located in the South Los Altos neighborhood of Los Altos, CA.
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