Altadena Elementary School serves 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Altadena Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Altadena Elementary School's student population of 435 students has grown by 69% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
435 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Altadena Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
3%
12%

Hispanic
47%
56%

Black
19%
5%

White
20%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Altadena Elementary School?
435 students attend Altadena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Altadena Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Altadena Elementary School?
Altadena Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Altadena Elementary School offer ?
Altadena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Altadena Elementary School part of?
Altadena Elementary School is part of Pasadena Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of Winter Break
December 22, 2023 (Friday)
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