Brookside Elementary School

116 Butterfield Rd.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 288 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brookside Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 288 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Brookside Elementary School's student population of 288 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
288 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Brookside Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookside Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#454 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
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60-64%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brookside 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 2020-21 school year data.
60-64%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brookside 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
12%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
75%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
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.
0.42
This chart display the diversity score of Brookside 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
6%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brookside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brookside Elementary School's ranking?
Brookside Elementary School is ranked #454 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Brookside Elementary School often compared to?
Brookside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wade Thomas Elementary School, Manor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Brookside Elementary School?
288 students attend Brookside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Brookside Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookside Elementary School?
Brookside Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Brookside Elementary School offer ?
Brookside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Brookside Elementary School part of?
Brookside Elementary School is part of Ross Valley Elementary School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
April 08, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 13, 2024 (Thursday)
Last Day of School
June 13, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of School 2024-2025
August 20, 2024 (Tuesday)
2024-2025 Fall Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 288 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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