Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School serves 566 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- 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
School Overview
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School's student population of 566 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
566 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#15 out of 3649 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
66%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School's ranking?
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School is ranked #15 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% 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?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School?
566 students attend Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
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
5 11/15/2012
They have many libraries, art, sports, excercise, chess games, student council, chinese, and many others depending on the year! New activities come soon. The education and programs are right on, and are very, very helpful to young children growing up.
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