Serving 618 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ansel Adams ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower 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 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 618 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ansel Adams School serves the south part of Stockton, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ansel Adams's student population of 618 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
618 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Motto
Responsible, Respectful and Safe.
School Rankings
Ansel Adams ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ansel Adams is 0.65, 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
#5956 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Asian
49%
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ansel Adams's ranking?
Ansel Adams is ranked #5956 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ansel Adams?
618 students attend Ansel Adams.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Ansel Adams students are Asian, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ansel Adams?
Ansel Adams has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ansel Adams offer ?
Ansel Adams offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ansel Adams part of?
Ansel Adams is part of Lodi Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Ansel Adams located?
Ansel Adams is located in the Valley Oak neighborhood of Stockton, CA. There are 8 other public schools located in Valley Oak.
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