Glenknoll Elementary School
Glenknoll Elementary School serves 492 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Glenknoll Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (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 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Glenknoll Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Glenknoll Elementary School's student population of 492 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 492 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
Glenknoll Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Glenknoll Elementary School is 0.66, 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 | #785 out of 9602 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 31:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 18% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 50% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Glenknoll Elementary School is Esperanza High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bernardo Yorba Middle School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Woodsboro Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Placentia Woodsboro Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 69% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-6 | 549 students10
0.8 miles
7575 E. Woodsboro Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7040 0.8 K-6 549 - Placentia Bernardo Yorba Middle School Math: 63% | Reading: 74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-8 | 668 students10
1.0 miles
5350 Fairmont Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7400 1 7-8 668 - Placentia Esperanza High School Magnet School
Math: 51% | Reading: 67%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 1,664 student10
1.0 miles
1830 N. Kellogg Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7540 1 9-12 1,664 - Placentia Fairmont Elementary School Math: 85% | Reading: 87%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-6 | 871 students10
1.2 miles
5241 Fairmont Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7130 1.2 K-6 871 - Placentia Linda Vista Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 455 students10
1.3 miles
5600 S. Ohio St.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7200 1.3 K-5 455
School Reviews
| 5 Caring teachers, supportive principal. - Posted by Parent - gmare |
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