Thousand Oaks Elementary School

840 Colusa Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94707
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 339 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thousand Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 44%
  • : 50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thousand Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Thousand Oaks Elementary School's student population of 339 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
339 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Thousand Oaks Elementary School is 0.73, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
44%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thousand Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
50%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thousand Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
7%
12%
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Hispanic
30%
56%
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Black
9%
5%
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White
39%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
15%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
This chart display the diversity score of Thousand Oaks Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thousand Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thousand Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Thousand Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
Thousand Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berkeley Arts Magnet At Whittier, Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Thousand Oaks Elementary School?
339 students attend Thousand Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Thousand Oaks Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thousand Oaks Elementary School?
Thousand Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Thousand Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Thousand Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Thousand Oaks Elementary School part of?
Thousand Oaks Elementary School is part of Berkeley Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 44%
  • : 50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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