Serving 537 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Olive Grove 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 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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: 537 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olive Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Olive Grove Elementary School's student population of 537 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
537 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Olive Grove 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 Olive Grove Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#2450 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
21%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
50%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olive Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Olive Grove Elementary School is ranked #2450 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Olive Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Olive Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Folsom Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Olive Grove Elementary School?
537 students attend Olive Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Olive Grove Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olive Grove Elementary School?
Olive Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Olive Grove Elementary School offer ?
Olive Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Olive Grove Elementary School part of?
Olive Grove Elementary School is part of Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District.
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