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Olive Elementary School

629 Plum St.
Novato, CA 94945
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7/
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Top 50%
Tel: (415) 897-2131
olive.nusd.org
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Olive Elementary School serves 340 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Olive Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (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 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Olive Elementary School's student population of 340 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
340 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
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School Rankings

Olive Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Olive Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to 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
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1374 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
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Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
40%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
46%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Novato Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Olive Elementary School often compared to?

Olive Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Rancho Elementary School by visitors of our site.

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

45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Olive Elementary School?

340 students attend Olive Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

46% of Olive Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Olive Elementary School?

Olive Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Olive Elementary School offer ?

Olive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Olive Elementary School part of?

Olive Elementary School is part of Novato Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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