Serving 340 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Allen (Ella B.) Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Math Proficiency: 63%
- Reading Proficiency: 71%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Allen (Ella B.) Elementary School's student population of 340 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Allen (Ella B.) Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)63%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)71%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
63%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
18%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Allen (Ella B.) Elementary School often compared to?
Allen (Ella B.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunnyside Elementary School, Valley Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Allen (Ella B.) Elementary School?
340 students attend Allen (Ella B.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Allen (Ella B.) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allen (Ella B.) Elementary School?
Allen (Ella B.) Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Allen (Ella B.) Elementary School offer ?
Allen (Ella B.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Allen (Ella B.) Elementary School part of?
Allen (Ella B.) Elementary School is part of Chula Vista Elementary School District.
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