El Portal Elementary School
Tel:
(562)902-4211
- El Portal Elementary School serves 507 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- El Portal Elementary School's student population of 507 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 507 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- El Portal Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of El Portal Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1712 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 69% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 25% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lowell Joint School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to El Portal Elementary School is La Habra High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Rancho-starbuck Intermediate (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Macy Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- La Habra La Habra High School Grades: 9-12 | 2213 students
0.6 miles
801 W. Highlander Ave.
La Habra, CA 90631
(562)266-5200 0.6 9-12 2213 - La Habra Macy Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 526 students
0.8 miles
2301 W. Russell St.
La Habra, CA 90631
(562)902-4231 0.8 K-6 526 - Whittier Jordan Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 377 students
0.9 miles
10654 Jordan Rd.
Whittier, CA 90603
(562)902-4221 0.9 K-6 377 - La Habra Walnut Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 578 students
0.9 miles
625 N. Walnut St.
La Habra, CA 90633
(562)690-2369 0.9 3-5 578 - La Habra Olita Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 452 students
1.0 miles
950 S. Briercliff Dr.
La Habra, CA 90631
(562)902-4251 1.0 K-6 452
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