Ohlone Elementary School

201 Turquoise Dr.
Hercules, CA 94547
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 493 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ohlone Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • 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 493 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 19, 2025

School Rankings

Ohlone Elementary School ranks within the top 30% 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 0.74, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2231 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
52%
34%
52%
47%
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
41%
12%
Hispanic
25%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.74
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ohlone Elementary School's ranking?
Ohlone Elementary School is ranked #2231 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ohlone Elementary School often compared to?
Ohlone Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lupine Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ohlone Elementary School?
493 students attend Ohlone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Ohlone Elementary School students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ohlone Elementary School?
Ohlone Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, 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-5
What school district is Ohlone Elementary School part of?
Ohlone Elementary School is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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