Portola Elementary School
Tel:
(805) 289-1734
- Portola Elementary School serves 568 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Portola Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
Portola Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Portola Elementary School's student population of 568 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2005) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 568 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Portola Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Portola Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1153 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 60% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 28% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 19% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ventura Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Portola Elementary School is Buena High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Balboa Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mound Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ventura Mound Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 576 students
0.6 miles
455 S. Hill Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1886 0.6 K-5 576 - Ventura Montalvo Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 419 students
0.7 miles
2050 Grand Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1872 0.7 K-5 419 - Ventura Balboa Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,155 student
0.8 miles
247 Hill Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1800 0.8 6-8 1,155 - Ventura Buena High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,890 student
1.2 miles
5670 Telegraph Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1826 1.2 9-12 1,890 - Ventura Elmhurst Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 448 students
1.4 miles
5080 Elmhurst St.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1860 1.4 K-5 448
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