Serving 412 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Providencia 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 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 70% 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: 412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Providencia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Providencia Elementary School's student population of 412 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Providencia Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Providencia Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#1733 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
53%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
30%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Providencia Elementary School's ranking?
Providencia Elementary School is ranked #1733 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Providencia Elementary School often compared to?
Providencia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School, Bret Harte Elementary School, Thomas Edison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Providencia Elementary School?
412 students attend Providencia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Providencia Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Providencia Elementary School?
Providencia Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Providencia Elementary School offer ?
Providencia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Providencia Elementary School part of?
Providencia Elementary School is part of Burbank Unified School District.
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