Beach Elementary School

100 Lake Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 264 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Beach Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Beach Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Beach Elementary School's student population of 264 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
264 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Beach Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beach Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#73 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)
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85-89%
34%
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80-84%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
17%
12%
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Hispanic
10%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
51%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
51%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beach Elementary School's ranking?
Beach Elementary School is ranked #73 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Beach Elementary School often compared to?
Beach Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wildwood Elementary School, Havens Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Beach Elementary School?
264 students attend Beach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Beach Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beach Elementary School?
Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Beach Elementary School offer ?
Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Beach Elementary School part of?
Beach Elementary School is part of Piedmont City Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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