Serving 608 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Helen L. Dollahan 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Helen L. Dollahan Elementary serves the southeast part of Rialto, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located around 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Helen L. Dollahan Elementary School's student population of 608 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
608 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Helen L. Dollahan 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 Helen L. Dollahan Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#6175 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
87%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen L. Dollahan Elementary School's ranking?
Helen L. Dollahan Elementary School is ranked #6175 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Helen L. Dollahan Elementary School?
608 students attend Helen L. Dollahan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Helen L. Dollahan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Helen L. Dollahan Elementary School?
Helen L. Dollahan Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Helen L. Dollahan Elementary School offer ?
Helen L. Dollahan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Helen L. Dollahan Elementary School part of?
Helen L. Dollahan Elementary School is part of Rialto Unified School District.
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