Serving 663 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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 663 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gehringer Elementary serves the southwest part of Oakley, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 0.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 1.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gehringer Elementary School's student population of 663 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
663 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
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 0.66, 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
#4650 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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 Laurel Elementary School, Alamo 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?
663 students attend Gehringer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Gehringer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gehringer Elementary School?
Gehringer Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, 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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