Serving 688 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dr. Jonas E. Salk ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 688 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Math Proficiency: 46%
- Reading Proficiency: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Jonas E. Salk's student population of 688 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
688 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dr. Jonas E. Salk is 0.49, 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)46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
12%
Hispanic
69%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Dr. Jonas E. Salk?
688 students attend Dr. Jonas E. Salk.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Dr. Jonas E. Salk students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Jonas E. Salk?
Dr. Jonas E. Salk has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dr. Jonas E. Salk offer ?
Dr. Jonas E. Salk offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Dr. Jonas E. Salk part of?
Dr. Jonas E. Salk is part of Magnolia Elementary School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Spring Break - No School (Magnolia)
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School (Magnolia)
April 02, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - No School (Magnolia)
April 03, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - No School (Magnolia)
April 04, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break - No School (Magnolia)
April 05, 2024 (Friday)
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