Gehringer Elementary School

100 Simoni Ranch Rd.
Oakley, CA 94561
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 666 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gehringer Elementary School ranks in the top 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 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 666 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Gehringer Elementary School's student population of 666 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
666 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars

School Rankings

Gehringer Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gehringer Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#4650 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
28%
34%
42%
47%
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
24%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gehringer Elementary School's ranking?
Gehringer Elementary School is ranked #4650 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gehringer Elementary School often compared to?
Gehringer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alamo Elementary School, Laurel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Gehringer Elementary School?
666 students attend Gehringer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Gehringer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gehringer Elementary School?
Gehringer Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gehringer Elementary School offer ?
Gehringer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gehringer Elementary School part of?
Gehringer Elementary School is part of Oakley Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 666 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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