Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Gardner Bullis Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Gardner Bullis Elementary serves the southwest portion of Los Altos, CA, covering an area of approximately 11.8 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest points of the attendance zone being about 5.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gardner Bullis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Gardner Bullis Elementary School's student population of 313 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
313 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gardner Bullis Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gardner Bullis Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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
#205 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
32%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gardner Bullis Elementary School's ranking?
Gardner Bullis Elementary School is ranked #205 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gardner Bullis Elementary School often compared to?
Gardner Bullis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bullis Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Gardner Bullis Elementary School?
313 students attend Gardner Bullis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Gardner Bullis Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gardner Bullis Elementary School?
Gardner Bullis Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gardner Bullis Elementary School offer ?
Gardner Bullis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Gardner Bullis Elementary School part of?
Gardner Bullis Elementary School is part of Los Altos Elementary School District.
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