Serving 348 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Olive 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 15-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
87%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Olive Elementary School?
348 students attend Olive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Olive Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olive Elementary School?
Olive Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Olive Elementary School offer ?
Olive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Olive Elementary School part of?
Olive Elementary School is part of Vista Unified School District.
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