Portola Elementary School

300 Amador Ave.
San Bruno, CA 94066

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Top 20%

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Portola Elementary School serves 303 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Portola Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 303 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Portola Elementary School's student population of 303 students has declined by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

303 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Portola Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Portola Elementary School is 0.62, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#387 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

65-69%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

23:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

57%

12%

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Hispanic

19%

56%

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Black

White

15%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.62

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Portola Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

11%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Portola Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

San Bruno Park Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Portola Elementary School's ranking?

Portola Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are Portola Elementary School often compared to?

Portola Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Muir Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Portola Elementary School?

303 students attend Portola Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

57% of Portola Elementary School students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Portola Elementary School?

Portola Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Portola Elementary School offer ?

Portola Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Portola Elementary School part of?

Portola Elementary School is part of San Bruno Park Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 303 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education