Kester Avenue Elementary School vs. Colfax Charter Elementary School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Kester Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
Serving 841 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kester Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 613 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Colfax Charter 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 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
841 students
613 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
24:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
137
110
Grade 1 Students
112
106
Grade 2 Students
140
113
Grade 3 Students
160
110
Grade 4 Students
143
97
Grade 5 Students
149
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
6%
% Hispanic
38%
22%
% Black
6%
3%
% White
33%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
11%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%