Serving 247 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 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Gardner Bullis Elementary School's student population of 247 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gardner Bullis Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)85-89%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)85-89%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
12%
Hispanic
6%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
52%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
9%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Gardner Bullis Elementary School?
247 students attend Gardner Bullis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Gardner Bullis Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 15% 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 15:1, 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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