Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Peralta Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peralta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Peralta Elementary School's student population of 346 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Peralta Elementary School is 0.73, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-84%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
13%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
42%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
25%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Peralta Elementary School often compared to?
Peralta Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chabot Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Peralta Elementary School?
346 students attend Peralta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Peralta Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peralta Elementary School?
Peralta Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Peralta Elementary School offer ?
Peralta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Peralta Elementary School part of?
Peralta Elementary School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Peralta Elementary School located?
Peralta Elementary School is located in the Upper Telegraph neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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