Serving 409 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ione Olson 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ione Olson Elementary serves the northern part of Marina, CA, covering an area of approximately 5.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ione Olson Elementary School's student population of 409 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
409 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Ione Olson 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 Ione Olson Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#6650 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
12%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
46%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
24%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ione Olson Elementary School's ranking?
Ione Olson Elementary School is ranked #6650 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ione Olson Elementary School often compared to?
Ione Olson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J. C. Crumpton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ione Olson Elementary School?
409 students attend Ione Olson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Ione Olson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ione Olson Elementary School?
Ione Olson Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ione Olson Elementary School offer ?
Ione Olson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ione Olson Elementary School part of?
Ione Olson Elementary School is part of Monterey Peninsula Unified School District.
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