Serving 399 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Glenknoll Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Math Proficiency: 70%
- Reading Proficiency: 74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glenknoll Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Glenknoll Elementary School's student population of 399 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Glenknoll Elementary School is 0.68, 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)70%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)74%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
18%
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
45%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Glenknoll Elementary School often compared to?
Glenknoll Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairmont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Glenknoll Elementary School?
399 students attend Glenknoll Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Glenknoll Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenknoll Elementary School?
Glenknoll Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Glenknoll Elementary School offer ?
Glenknoll Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Glenknoll Elementary School part of?
Glenknoll Elementary School is part of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School (Events)
June 13, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of School (Events)
August 27, 2024 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School for Preschool (Events)
June 11, 2025 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School (Events)
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)
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