Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Oak Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Oak Avenue Elementary serves the eastern part of its school district in Los Altos, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Oak Avenue Elementary School's student population of 334 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
334 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oak Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Avenue Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#28 out of 9523 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
49%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
31%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
12%
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)5.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Avenue Elementary School is ranked #28 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Oak Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Covington Elementary School, Loyola Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Oak Avenue Elementary School?
334 students attend Oak Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Oak Avenue Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oak Avenue Elementary School?
Oak Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oak Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Oak Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Oak Avenue Elementary School part of?
Oak Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Altos Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Oak Avenue Elementary School located?
Oak Avenue Elementary School is located in the South Los Altos neighborhood of Los Altos, CA.
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