Serving 380 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Esperanza Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 380 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
Top Rankings
Esperanza Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Esperanza Elementary School's student population of 380 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
95%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 schools are Esperanza Elementary School often compared to?
Esperanza Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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?
380 students attend Esperanza Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Esperanza Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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.
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