Allendale Elementary School

3670 Penniman Ave.
Oakland, CA 94619
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 358 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Allendale 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 10-14%
  • : 10-14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Allendale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Allendale Elementary School's student population of 358 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
358 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Allendale Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
10-14%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Allendale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
10-14%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Allendale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
15%
12%
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Hispanic
44%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Allendale Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
25%
5%
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White
3%
21%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
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Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.72
This chart display the diversity score of Allendale Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Allendale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Allendale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Allendale Elementary School often compared to?
Allendale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laurel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Allendale Elementary School?
358 students attend Allendale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Allendale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allendale Elementary School?
Allendale Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Allendale Elementary School offer ?
Allendale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Allendale Elementary School part of?
Allendale Elementary School is part of Oakland Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   7/20/2009
Allendale is definetly one of the top schools in Oakland. I was a homeschool parent until my daughter reached 4th grade and I was very leary of public schools. Allendale changed my attitude and helped me see that there are alot of caring and dedicated teachers, administrators, coaches, in Oakland Public Schools. The Principal, Mr. Thomasberger, was awarded Principal of the Year. And all the coaches go way beyond to make sure the students are successful. They have a wide array of FREE afterschool programs like GATE, a newspaper, sports, dance, etc. I highly recommmend this school to any parent.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 10-14%
  • : 10-14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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