Serving 518 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oka (Isojiro) Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oka (Isojiro) 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
Diversity
School Overview
Oka (Isojiro) Elementary School's student population of 518 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
518 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oka (Isojiro) Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oka (Isojiro) Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#1076 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
28%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
44%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oka (Isojiro) Elementary School's ranking?
Oka (Isojiro) Elementary School is ranked #1076 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Oka (Isojiro) Elementary School often compared to?
Oka (Isojiro) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newland (William T.) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Oka (Isojiro) Elementary School?
518 students attend Oka (Isojiro) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Oka (Isojiro) Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oka (Isojiro) Elementary School?
Oka (Isojiro) Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Oka (Isojiro) Elementary School offer ?
Oka (Isojiro) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Oka (Isojiro) Elementary School part of?
Oka (Isojiro) Elementary School is part of Fountain Valley Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Oka (Isojiro) Elementary School located?
Oka (Isojiro) Elementary School is located in the Adams neighborhood of Huntington Beach, CA.
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