San Ardo Elementary School
San Ardo Elementary School serves 111 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
San Ardo Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
San Ardo Elementary School's student population of 111 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
111 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
San Ardo Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of San Ardo Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#8949 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
6%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend San Ardo Elementary School?
111 students attend San Ardo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of San Ardo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Ardo Elementary School?
San Ardo Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does San Ardo Elementary School offer ?
San Ardo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is San Ardo Elementary School part of?
San Ardo Elementary School is part of San Ardo Union Elementary School District.
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