Ormondale Elementary School

200 Shawnee Pass
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 245 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Ormondale Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 245 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ormondale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Ormondale Elementary School's student population of 245 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspired to Explore, Prepared to Succeed!

School Rankings

Ormondale Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ormondale Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#101 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
≥90%
34%
80-89%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
12%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
63%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ormondale Elementary School's ranking?
Ormondale Elementary School is ranked #101 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ormondale Elementary School?
245 students attend Ormondale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ormondale Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ormondale Elementary School?
Ormondale Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ormondale Elementary School offer ?
Ormondale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Ormondale Elementary School part of?
Ormondale Elementary School is part of Portola Valley Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Ormondale Elementary School located?
Ormondale Elementary School is located in the Central Portola Valley neighborhood of Portola Valley, CA.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 245 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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