Serving 560 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School's student population of 560 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
560 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
Once a Grizzly, Always a Grizzly!
School Mascot
Gonsalves Grizzly Bear
School Rankings
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#233 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
64%
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Gonsalves Grizzly Bear
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School's ranking?
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School is ranked #233 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School often compared to?
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School, Wittmann (Helen) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School?
560 students attend Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School?
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School offer ?
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School part of?
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School is part of ABC Unified School District.
School Reviews
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