Serving 186 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Santa Fe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
186 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-44%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)25-29%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
75%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
How many students attend Santa Fe Elementary School?
186 students attend Santa Fe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Santa Fe Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Fe Elementary School?
Santa Fe Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Fe Elementary School offer ?
Santa Fe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Santa Fe Elementary School part of?
Santa Fe Elementary School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
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