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Esperanza Elementary School

10315 E St.
Oakland, CA 94603
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Tel: (510) 639-3367
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Esperanza Elementary School serves 378 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Esperanza Elementary School's student population of 378 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
378 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Esperanza Elementary School is 0.10, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
30-34%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Esperanza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
30-34%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Esperanza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Esperanza Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Esperanza Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
95%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Esperanza Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Esperanza Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
n/a
22%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Esperanza Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Esperanza Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.10
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Esperanza Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Esperanza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Esperanza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Oakland Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Esperanza Elementary School?

378 students attend Esperanza Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

95% of Esperanza Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Esperanza Elementary School?

Esperanza Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Esperanza Elementary School offer ?

Esperanza Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Esperanza Elementary School part of?

Esperanza Elementary School is part of Oakland Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Spring Break
April 03, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 25, 2023 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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