El Portal Elementary School serves 482 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
El Portal Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher 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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Portal Elementary School's student population of 482 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
El Portal Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 El Portal Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#1487 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
65%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
21%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Portal Elementary School's ranking?
El Portal Elementary School is ranked #1487 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Portal Elementary School often compared to?
El Portal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Macy Elementary School, Jordan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend El Portal Elementary School?
482 students attend El Portal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of El Portal Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Portal Elementary School?
El Portal Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Portal Elementary School offer ?
El Portal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is El Portal Elementary School part of?
El Portal Elementary School is part of Lowell Joint School District.
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