Serving 809 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Santa Fe 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 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 809 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Santa Fe Elementary serves the west part of Porterville, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Fe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Santa Fe Elementary School's student population of 809 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
809 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#2455 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
98%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Fe Elementary School's ranking?
Santa Fe Elementary School is ranked #2455 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Santa Fe Elementary School often compared to?
Santa Fe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springville Elementary School, Burton Elementary School, Oak Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Santa Fe Elementary School?
809 students attend Santa Fe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Santa Fe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Fe Elementary School?
Santa Fe Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Fe Elementary School offer ?
Santa Fe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Santa Fe Elementary School part of?
Santa Fe Elementary School is part of Porterville Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Santa Fe Elementary School located?
Santa Fe Elementary School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Porterville, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Downtown.
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