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Los Olivos Elementary School

2540 Alamo Pintado Ave.
Los Olivos, CA 93441

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Rating

10/

Top 10%

Tel: (805) 688-4025

www.losolivosschool.org

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Los Olivos Elementary School serves 154 students in grades Kindergarten-8.

Los Olivos Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (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 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 154 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Los Olivos Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Los Olivos Elementary School's student population of 154 students has grown by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2016

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Total Students

154 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Los Olivos Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Los Olivos Elementary School is 0.48, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#260 out of 3649 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

12%

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Hispanic

21%

56%

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Black

White

69%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.48

0.63

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Eligible for Free Lunch

18%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Los Olivos Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Los Olivos Elementary School's ranking?

Los Olivos Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What schools are Los Olivos Elementary School often compared to?

Los Olivos Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Solvang Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Los Olivos Elementary School?

154 students attend Los Olivos Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

69% of Los Olivos Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Los Olivos Elementary School?

Los Olivos Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Los Olivos Elementary School offer ?

Los Olivos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Los Olivos Elementary School part of?

Los Olivos Elementary School is part of Los Olivos Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 154 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education