Serving 709 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Eucalyptus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 709 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eucalyptus's student population of 709 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
709 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
School Motto
The Hawthorne Way: Every student, every day.
School Rankings
Eucalyptus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eucalyptus is 0.37, 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
#4892 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
79%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
27%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eucalyptus's ranking?
Eucalyptus is ranked #4892 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Eucalyptus often compared to?
Eucalyptusis often viewed alongside schools like Del Aire Elementary School, Hollyglen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Eucalyptus?
709 students attend Eucalyptus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Eucalyptus students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eucalyptus?
Eucalyptus has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Eucalyptus offer ?
Eucalyptus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Eucalyptus part of?
Eucalyptus is part of Hawthorne School District.
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