Serving 240 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Ormondale Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 ≥90% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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-3
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ormondale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ormondale Elementary School's student population of 240 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ormondale Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ormondale Elementary School is 0.56, which is less 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
#107 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
12%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
63%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ormondale Elementary School's ranking?
Ormondale Elementary School is ranked #107 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ormondale Elementary School?
240 students attend Ormondale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ormondale Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ormondale Elementary School?
Ormondale Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Ormondale Elementary School offer ?
Ormondale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Ormondale Elementary School part of?
Ormondale Elementary School is part of Portola Valley Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Ormondale Elementary School located?
Ormondale Elementary School is located in the Central Portola Valley neighborhood of Portola Valley, CA.
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