Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Olivewood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Olivewood Elementary serves the west part of Lake Forest, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Olivewood Elementary School's student population of 396 students has grown by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 125% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
396 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Olivewood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olivewood Elementary School is 0.26, 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
#6535 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
86%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mustang
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olivewood Elementary School's ranking?
Olivewood Elementary School is ranked #6535 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Olivewood Elementary School often compared to?
Olivewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foothill Ranch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Olivewood Elementary School?
396 students attend Olivewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Olivewood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% 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 Olivewood Elementary School?
Olivewood Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Olivewood Elementary School offer ?
Olivewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Olivewood Elementary School part of?
Olivewood Elementary School is part of Saddleback Valley Unified School District.
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