Olita Elementary School serves 422 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Olita Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Olita Elementary School's student population of 422 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Olita Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Olita Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2256 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
69%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
17%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olita Elementary School's ranking?
Olita Elementary School is ranked #2256 out of 3,649 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Olita Elementary School?
422 students attend Olita Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Olita Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olita Elementary School?
Olita Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Olita Elementary School offer ?
Olita Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Olita Elementary School part of?
Olita Elementary School is part of Lowell Joint School District.
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