El Portal Elementary School

200 N. Nada St.
La Habra, CA 90631
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 482 students in grades Kindergarten-6, El Portal 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 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 482 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

El Portal Elementary School's student population of 482 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
482 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

El Portal Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Portal Elementary School is 0.53, 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)
#1487 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
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41%
34%
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53%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
6%
12%
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Hispanic
65%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
21%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
This chart display the diversity score of El Portal 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
39%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Portal Elementary School's ranking?
El Portal Elementary School is ranked #1487 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Portal Elementary School often compared to?
El Portal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Macy Elementary School, Jordan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend El Portal Elementary School?
482 students attend El Portal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of El Portal Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Portal Elementary School?
El Portal Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Portal Elementary School offer ?
El Portal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is El Portal Elementary School part of?
El Portal Elementary School is part of Lowell Joint School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 482 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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