Serving 564 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Wittmann (Helen) Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wittmann (Helen) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wittmann (Helen) Elementary School's student population of 564 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
564 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wittmann (Helen) 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 Wittmann (Helen) Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#224 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
57%
12%
Hispanic
25%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wittmann (Helen) Elementary School's ranking?
Wittmann (Helen) Elementary School is ranked #224 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Wittmann (Helen) Elementary School often compared to?
Wittmann (Helen) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School, Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Wittmann (Helen) Elementary School?
564 students attend Wittmann (Helen) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Wittmann (Helen) Elementary School students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wittmann (Helen) Elementary School?
Wittmann (Helen) Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wittmann (Helen) Elementary School offer ?
Wittmann (Helen) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Wittmann (Helen) Elementary School part of?
Wittmann (Helen) Elementary School is part of ABC Unified School District.
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Date
Spring Break (Events)
April 21, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day for Students (Events)
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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