Serving 253 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Think College Now 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Think College Now Elementary School's student population of 253 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
253 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Motto
Making College a Reality
School Rankings
Think College Now 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 Think College Now Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#8456 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
60%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)71.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Think College Now Elementary School's ranking?
Think College Now Elementary School is ranked #8456 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Think College Now Elementary School often compared to?
Think College Now Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Think College Now Elementary School?
253 students attend Think College Now Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Think College Now Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Think College Now Elementary School?
Think College Now Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Think College Now Elementary School offer ?
Think College Now Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Think College Now Elementary School part of?
Think College Now Elementary School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Think College Now Elementary School located?
Think College Now Elementary School is located in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in Fruitvale.
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