Serving 564 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Thomas Olaeta 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 34% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas Olaeta Elementary School's student population of 564 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
564 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas Olaeta Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Olaeta Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#4158 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
71%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
17%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Olaeta Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas Olaeta Elementary School is ranked #4158 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Thomas Olaeta Elementary School?
564 students attend Thomas Olaeta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Thomas Olaeta Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Olaeta Elementary School?
Thomas Olaeta Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Thomas Olaeta Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Olaeta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Thomas Olaeta Elementary School part of?
Thomas Olaeta Elementary School is part of Atwater Elementary School District.
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