Serving 589 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Altamont 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Math Proficiency: 60%
- Reading Proficiency: 65%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Altamont Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Altamont Elementary School's student population of 589 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
589 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Altamont 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
45%
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
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 Altamont Elementary School often compared to?
Altamont Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bethany Elementary School, Sebastian Questa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Altamont Elementary School?
589 students attend Altamont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Altamont Elementary School students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Altamont Elementary School?
Altamont Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Altamont Elementary School offer ?
Altamont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Altamont Elementary School part of?
Altamont Elementary School is part of Lammersville Joint Unified School District.
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