Santa Teresa Elementary School serves 561 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (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 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Math Proficiency: 53%
- Reading Proficiency: 66%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Teresa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Santa Teresa Elementary School's student population of 561 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
561 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Santa Teresa 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)53%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)66%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
36%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
19%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
7%
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 schools are Santa Teresa Elementary School often compared to?
Santa Teresa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Santa Teresa Elementary School?
561 students attend Santa Teresa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Santa Teresa Elementary School students are Asian, 34% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Teresa Elementary School?
Santa Teresa Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Santa Teresa Elementary School offer ?
Santa Teresa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Santa Teresa Elementary School part of?
Santa Teresa Elementary School is part of Oak Grove Elementary School District.
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