San Altos Elementary School serves 333 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
San Altos Elementary School's student population of 333 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
333 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of San Altos Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
61%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend San Altos Elementary School?
333 students attend San Altos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of San Altos Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Altos Elementary School?
San Altos Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Altos Elementary School offer ?
San Altos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is San Altos Elementary School part of?
San Altos Elementary School is part of Lemon Grove School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Winter Break (Schools Closed) (Events Calendar)
December 28, 2023 (Thursday)
Winter Break (Schools Closed) (Events Calendar)
December 29, 2023 (Friday)
Winter Break (Schools Closed) (Events Calendar)
January 02, 2024 (Tuesday)
Winter Break (Schools Closed) (Events Calendar)
January 03, 2024 (Wednesday)
Winter Break (Schools Closed) (Events Calendar)
January 04, 2024 (Thursday)
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