Ohlone Elementary School

21 Bay Farms Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 452 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ohlone 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Ohlone Elementary School's student population of 452 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Mascot
Ollie The Otter

School Rankings

Ohlone 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 Ohlone Elementary School is 0.06, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7766 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
34%
25%
47%
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Ollie The Otter

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ohlone Elementary School's ranking?
Ohlone Elementary School is ranked #7766 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ohlone Elementary School?
452 students attend Ohlone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Ohlone Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ohlone Elementary School?
Ohlone Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ohlone Elementary School offer ?
Ohlone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ohlone Elementary School part of?
Ohlone Elementary School is part of Pajaro Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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