Santa Rita Elementary School

700 Los Altos Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Santa Rita 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 10%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 73%
  • : 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Santa Rita Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Santa Rita Elementary School's student population of 377 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
377 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Santa Rita Elementary School is 0.72, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
73%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Santa Rita Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
76%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Santa Rita Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
30%
12%
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Hispanic
22%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
38%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.72
This chart display the diversity score of Santa Rita Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Santa Rita Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Santa Rita Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Santa Rita Elementary School often compared to?
Santa Rita Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Covington Elementary School, Springer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Santa Rita Elementary School?
377 students attend Santa Rita Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Santa Rita Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Rita Elementary School?
Santa Rita Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Rita Elementary School offer ?
Santa Rita Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Santa Rita Elementary School part of?
Santa Rita Elementary School is part of Los Altos Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 73%
  • : 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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