Greenleaf Elementary School serves 639 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 639 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 19%
- Reading Proficiency: 28%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greenleaf Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Greenleaf Elementary School's student population of 639 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
639 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Greenleaf Elementary School is 0.29, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)19%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
12%

Hispanic
84%
56%

Black
7%
5%

White
3%
22%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a

Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Greenleaf Elementary School often compared to?
Greenleaf Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Oakland Community Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Greenleaf Elementary School?
639 students attend Greenleaf Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Greenleaf Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenleaf Elementary School?
Greenleaf Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Greenleaf Elementary School offer ?
Greenleaf Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Greenleaf Elementary School part of?
Greenleaf Elementary School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
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Date
Last Day of School
May 25, 2023 (Thursday)
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