San Rafael Elementary School
1090 Nithsdale Rd.
Pasadena, CA 91105
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(626)396-5790
- San Rafael Elementary School serves 454 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- San Rafael 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 30%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is equal to the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
- San Rafael Elementary School operates within the Pasadena Unified School District.
Top Placements (California)
San Rafael Elementary School is Listed among the top public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- San Rafael Elementary School's student population of 454 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 454 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- San Rafael Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of San Rafael Elementary School is 0.54, 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 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 24:1 |
| Asian | 4% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 63% | 54% |
| Black | 6% | 6% |
| White | 26% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.64 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of San Rafael Elementary School is Pasadena Unified School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Pasadena Unified School District's student population of 18,377 students has decreased by 5% over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $11,961 is higher than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $12,532 is higher than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
| School District Name | Pasadena Unified School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 33 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 18,377 | 1,585 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 48% |
| District Total Revenue | $234 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $245 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $11,961 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $12,532 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to San Rafael Elementary School is Optimist Charter (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Optimist Charter (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Annandale Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Annandale Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 292 students
1.0 miles
6125 Poppy Peak Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323)254-9168 1.0 K-6 292 - Los Angeles Optimist Charter Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 119 students
1.1 miles
6957 N. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323)443-3100 1.1 7-12 119 - Los Angeles Rockdale Visual & Performing Arts Magnet Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 329 students
1.2 miles
1303 Yosemite Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323)255-6793 1.2 K-6 329 - Pasadena Roosevelt Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 346 students
1.3 miles
315 N. Pasadena Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626)396-5770 1.3 K-5 346 - Los Angeles San Pascual Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 270 students
1.3 miles
815 San Pascual Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323)255-8354 1.3 K-6 270
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