Frank Otis Elementary School
Tel:
(510) 748-4013
- Frank Otis Elementary School serves 644 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Frank Otis Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Frank Otis Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Frank Otis Elementary School's student population of 644 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 644 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Frank Otis Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Frank Otis Elementary School is 0.74, which is more 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1437 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 24% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 39% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 19% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alameda Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Frank Otis Elementary School is Alameda High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Lincoln Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Alameda Lincoln Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 873 students
0.3 miles
1250 Fernside Blvd.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4018 0.3 6-8 873 - Alameda Amelia Earhart Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 643 students
0.6 miles
400 Packet Landing Rd.
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4003 0.6 K-5 643 - Alameda Edison Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 470 students
0.8 miles
2700 Buena Vista Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4002 0.8 K-5 470 - Alameda Alameda High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,776 student
0.9 miles
2201 Encinal Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 337-7022 0.9 9-12 1,776 - Alameda Bay Farm Grades: K-8 | 640 students
1.3 miles
200 Aughinbaugh Way
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4010 1.3 K-8 640
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