Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Olivewood 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 is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Olivewood serves the southern part of National City, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Olivewood's student population of 424 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
424 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Create Successful Learners Now!
School Rankings
Olivewood 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 is 0.22, 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
#6523 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
88%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olivewood's ranking?
Olivewood is ranked #6523 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Olivewood often compared to?
Olivewoodis often viewed alongside schools like John A. Otis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Olivewood?
424 students attend Olivewood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Olivewood students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Olivewood?
Olivewood has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Olivewood offer ?
Olivewood offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Olivewood part of?
Olivewood is part of National Elementary School District.
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