Serving 482 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Spanos (Alex G.) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spanos (Alex G.) Elementary serves the southwest part of Stockton, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 4.3 square miles. Families within the attendance zone typically live 5-10 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 1.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spanos (Alex G.) Elementary School's student population of 482 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
482 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spanos (Alex G.) Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spanos (Alex G.) Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#8355 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
21:1
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
89%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-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 Spanos (Alex G.) Elementary School's ranking?
Spanos (Alex G.) Elementary School is ranked #8355 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Spanos (Alex G.) Elementary School?
482 students attend Spanos (Alex G.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Spanos (Alex G.) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spanos (Alex G.) Elementary School?
Spanos (Alex G.) Elementary School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Spanos (Alex G.) Elementary School offer ?
Spanos (Alex G.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Spanos (Alex G.) Elementary School part of?
Spanos (Alex G.) Elementary School is part of Stockton Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Spanos (Alex G.) Elementary School located?
Spanos (Alex G.) Elementary School is located in the Seaport neighborhood of Stockton, CA. There are 10 other public schools located in Seaport.
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