Serving 653 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tom Kitayama Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Tom Kitayama Elementary serves a central area in Union City, CA, covering approximately 3.7 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tom Kitayama Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Tom Kitayama Elementary School's student population of 653 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
653 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tom Kitayama Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tom Kitayama Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1545 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
50%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Tom Kitayama Elementary School's ranking?
Tom Kitayama Elementary School is ranked #1545 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Tom Kitayama Elementary School often compared to?
Tom Kitayama Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delaine Eastin Elementary School, Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary School, Searles Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tom Kitayama Elementary School?
653 students attend Tom Kitayama Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Tom Kitayama Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tom Kitayama Elementary School?
Tom Kitayama Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tom Kitayama Elementary School offer ?
Tom Kitayama Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tom Kitayama Elementary School part of?
Tom Kitayama Elementary School is part of New Haven Unified School District.
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