Edward B. Cole Academy

333 E. Walnut St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
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Bottom 50%
Serving 414 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edward B. Cole Academy 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edward B. Cole Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Edward B. Cole Academy's student population of 414 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
414 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Edward B. Cole Academy 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 Edward B. Cole Academy is 0.02, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#3138 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
34%
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25-29%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
99%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
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Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edward B. Cole Academy's ranking?
Edward B. Cole Academy is ranked #3138 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Edward B. Cole Academy?
414 students attend Edward B. Cole Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Edward B. Cole Academy students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edward B. Cole Academy?
Edward B. Cole Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Edward B. Cole Academy offer ?
Edward B. Cole Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Edward B. Cole Academy part of?
Edward B. Cole Academy is part of Edward B. Cole Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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