Olive Grove Elementary School serves 492 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Olive Grove 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 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (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 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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: 492 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olive Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Olive Grove Elementary School's student population of 492 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
492 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Olive Grove 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 Grove Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1261 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
52%
22%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olive Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Olive Grove Elementary School is ranked #1261 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Olive Grove Elementary School?
492 students attend Olive Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Olive Grove Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olive Grove Elementary School?
Olive Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Olive Grove Elementary School offer ?
Olive Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Olive Grove Elementary School part of?
Olive Grove Elementary School is part of Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District.
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