Serving 363 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edith Landels Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edith Landels 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
Diversity
School Overview
Edith Landels Elementary School's student population of 363 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Edith Landels Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edith Landels Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#1390 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
30%
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
27%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edith Landels Elementary School's ranking?
Edith Landels Elementary School is ranked #1390 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Edith Landels Elementary School often compared to?
Edith Landels Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Bubb Elementary School, Amy Imai Elementary School, Mariano Castro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Edith Landels Elementary School?
363 students attend Edith Landels Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Edith Landels Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edith Landels Elementary School?
Edith Landels Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Edith Landels Elementary School offer ?
Edith Landels Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Edith Landels Elementary School part of?
Edith Landels Elementary School is part of Mountain View Whisman School District.
In what neighborhood is Edith Landels Elementary School located?
Edith Landels Elementary School is located in the Old Mountain View neighborhood of Mountain View, CA.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day for Students
June 05, 2025 (Thursday)
First Day of School
August 13, 2025 (Wednesday)
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