Serving 623 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tom Kitayama Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Math Proficiency: 57%
- Reading Proficiency: 57%
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Tom Kitayama Elementary School's student population of 623 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
623 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tom Kitayama Elementary School is 0.67, 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)57%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)57%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
46%
12%
Hispanic
33%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Tom Kitayama Elementary School often compared to?
Tom Kitayama Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like 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?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Tom Kitayama Elementary School?
623 students attend Tom Kitayama Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Tom Kitayama Elementary School students are Asian, 33% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 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 25:1, 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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