Santa Rita Elementary School serves 377 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Math Proficiency: 73%
- Reading Proficiency: 76%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Rita Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Santa Rita Elementary School's student population of 377 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Santa Rita Elementary School is 0.72, which is more 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)73%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)76%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
30%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
38%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Santa Rita Elementary School?
377 students attend Santa Rita Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Santa Rita Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Rita Elementary School?
Santa Rita Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Rita Elementary School offer ?
Santa Rita Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Santa Rita Elementary School part of?
Santa Rita Elementary School is part of Los Altos Elementary School District.
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