El Crystal Elementary School (Closed 2023)

201 N. Balboa Way
San Bruno, CA 94066
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 262 students in grades Kindergarten-5, El Crystal Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(17-18)
50-54%
39%
(17-18)
55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
12%
Hispanic
38%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
21%
20%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.75
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Source: 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend El Crystal Elementary School?
262 students attend El Crystal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of El Crystal Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Crystal Elementary School?
El Crystal Elementary School has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Crystal Elementary School offer ?
El Crystal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is El Crystal Elementary School part of?
El Crystal Elementary School is part of San Bruno Park Elementary School District.

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