Serving 444 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Portola Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Portola Elementary serves the eastern part of Ventura, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of about 0.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1 mile.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Portola Elementary School's student population of 444 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
444 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Portola Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portola Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#2140 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
58%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
27%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
30%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portola Elementary School's ranking?
Portola Elementary School is ranked #2140 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Portola Elementary School often compared to?
Portola Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mound Elementary School, Juanamaria Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Portola Elementary School?
444 students attend Portola Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Portola Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Portola Elementary School?
Portola Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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 Ventura Unified School District.
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