Global Family Elementary School

2035 40th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
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Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Global Family Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : Global Family serves the south part of Oakland, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a short drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being around 1.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Global Family Elementary School's student population of 446 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
446 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

Global Family Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Global Family Elementary School is 0.10, which is less 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)
#8848 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

6-9%
34%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

20-24%
47%
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1

Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
95%
56%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

White
1%
20%
Two or more races
1%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
99%
0.10

Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
62.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-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 Global Family Elementary School's ranking?
Global Family Elementary School is ranked #8848 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Global Family Elementary School often compared to?
Global Family Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Park Academy Elementary School, Garfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Global Family Elementary School?
446 students attend Global Family Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Global Family Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Global Family Elementary School?
Global Family Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Global Family Elementary School offer ?
Global Family Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Global Family Elementary School part of?
Global Family Elementary School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Global Family Elementary School located?
Global Family Elementary School is located in the Jefferson neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Jefferson.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : Global Family serves the south part of Oakland, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a short drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being around 1.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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