Serving 555 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oak Mesa 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 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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: 555 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Math Proficiency: 78%
- Reading Proficiency: 82%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Mesa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Oak Mesa Elementary School's student population of 555 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
555 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oak Mesa Elementary School is 0.73, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)78%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)82%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
12%
Hispanic
33%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
35%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Oak Mesa Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Mesa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Verne Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Oak Mesa Elementary School?
555 students attend Oak Mesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Oak Mesa Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Mesa Elementary School?
Oak Mesa Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oak Mesa Elementary School offer ?
Oak Mesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Oak Mesa Elementary School part of?
Oak Mesa Elementary School is part of Bonita Unified School District.
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