Olinda Elementary School

5855 Olinda Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 333 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Olinda 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 86% of the student body (majority Asian and 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: 333 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Olinda Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Olinda Elementary School's student population of 333 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
333 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Olinda Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olinda Elementary School is 0.77, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2530 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Olinda Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Olinda Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Olinda Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Olinda Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Olinda Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Asian
31%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Olinda Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
30%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Olinda Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Olinda Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
14%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Olinda Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Olinda Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Olinda Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Olinda Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.77
This chart displays the diversity score of Olinda Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Olinda Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Olinda Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Olinda Elementary School's ranking?
Olinda Elementary School is ranked #2530 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Olinda Elementary School often compared to?
Olinda Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairmont Elementary School, Harding Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Olinda Elementary School?
333 students attend Olinda Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Olinda Elementary School students are Asian, 30% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olinda Elementary School?
Olinda Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Olinda Elementary School offer ?
Olinda Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Olinda Elementary School part of?
Olinda Elementary School is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Olinda Elementary School located?
Olinda Elementary School is located in the Greenbriar neighborhood of El Sobrante, CA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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