Edward B. Cole Academy serves 406 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Edward B. Cole Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edward B. Cole Academy's student population of 406 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Edward B. Cole Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Edward B. Cole Academy is 0.00, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3138 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
100%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edward B. Cole Academy's ranking?
Edward B. Cole Academy is ranked #3138 out of 3,649 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Edward B. Cole Academy?
406 students attend Edward B. Cole Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Edward B. Cole Academy students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edward B. Cole Academy?
Edward B. Cole Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Edward B. Cole Academy offer ?
Edward B. Cole Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Edward B. Cole Academy part of?
Edward B. Cole Academy is part of Edward B. Cole Academy School District.
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