Ballard Elementary School serves 129 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ballard Elementary School's student population of 129 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ballard Elementary School is 0.38, 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)85-89%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)85-89%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
77%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
51%
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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Ballard Elementary School?
129 students attend Ballard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Ballard Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballard Elementary School?
Ballard Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ballard Elementary School offer ?
Ballard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ballard Elementary School part of?
Ballard Elementary School is part of Ballard Elementary School District.
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