Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School

12211 Titus Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
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Top 5%
Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Christa Mcauliffe 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 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School's student population of 402 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
402 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#324 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
49%
12%
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Hispanic
6%
55%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
31%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Two or more races
13%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School's ranking?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is ranked #324 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School?
402 students attend Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School offer ?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School part of?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is part of Cupertino Union School District.
In what neighborhood is Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School located?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is located in the Brookview neighborhood of Saratoga, CA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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