Serving 519 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Portola Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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: 519 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Portola Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Portola Elementary School's student population of 519 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
519 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Portola 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 Portola Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#544 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
59%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
27%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
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 is Portola Elementary School's ranking?
Portola Elementary School is ranked #544 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Portola Elementary School often compared to?
Portola Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mound Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Portola Elementary School?
519 students attend Portola Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Portola Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portola Elementary School?
Portola Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Portola Elementary School offer ?
Portola Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Portola Elementary School part of?
Portola Elementary School is part of Ventura Unified School District.
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