Ralph Emerson Elementary School vs. Balboa Elementary School
Should you attend Ralph Emerson Elementary School or Balboa 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
Ralph Emerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Balboa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 566 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ralph Emerson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 886 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Balboa Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-6
Total Students
566 students
886 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
28:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1769 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#2048 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
95
139
Grade 1 Students
95
116
Grade 2 Students
83
120
Grade 3 Students
98
125
Grade 4 Students
96
126
Grade 5 Students
99
141
Grade 6 Students
-
119
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
2%
% Hispanic
15%
7%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
65%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.54
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
