Serving 417 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Providencia Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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: 417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Providencia Elementary School's student population of 417 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Providencia Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Providencia Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#1888 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
55%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
27%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Providencia Elementary School's ranking?
Providencia Elementary School is ranked #1888 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Providencia Elementary School often compared to?
Providencia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School, Bret Harte Elementary School, Thomas Edison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Providencia Elementary School?
417 students attend Providencia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Providencia Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Providencia Elementary School?
Providencia Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Providencia Elementary School offer ?
Providencia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Providencia Elementary School part of?
Providencia Elementary School is part of Burbank Unified School District.
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