Olive Elementary School (Closed 2023)

836 Olive Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 348 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Olive 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(17-18)
15-19%
39%
(17-18)
20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
87%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Olive Elementary School?
348 students attend Olive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Olive Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Olive Elementary School?
Olive Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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 Vista Unified School District.

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