Serving 573 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Amelia Earhart Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Amelia Earhart Elementary serves the southeast part of Alameda, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Families within this zone are typically a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amelia Earhart Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Amelia Earhart Elementary School's student population of 573 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
573 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Amelia Earhart Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amelia Earhart Elementary School is 0.71, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#354 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
45%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
10%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
20%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
21%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amelia Earhart Elementary School's ranking?
Amelia Earhart Elementary School is ranked #354 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Amelia Earhart Elementary School often compared to?
Amelia Earhart Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bay Farm by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Amelia Earhart Elementary School?
573 students attend Amelia Earhart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Amelia Earhart Elementary School students are Asian, 21% of students are Two or more races, 20% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amelia Earhart Elementary School?
Amelia Earhart Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Amelia Earhart Elementary School offer ?
Amelia Earhart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Amelia Earhart Elementary School part of?
Amelia Earhart Elementary School is part of Alameda Unified School District.
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