Kennedy Elementary School vs. Podesta Ranch Elementary School
Should you attend Kennedy Elementary School or Podesta Ranch Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Podesta Ranch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 420 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Podesta Ranch Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-6
Total Students
462 students
420 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#8355 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#4275 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
20-29%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
59
93
Grade 1 Students
45
58
Grade 2 Students
46
55
Grade 3 Students
60
63
Grade 4 Students
70
39
Grade 5 Students
56
55
Grade 6 Students
40
57
Grade 7 Students
53
-
Grade 8 Students
33
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
23%
30%
% Hispanic
49%
39%
% Black
17%
10%
% White
3%
10%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
5%
9%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
14%
