Serving 303 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ellerhorst Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ellerhorst Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Ellerhorst Elementary School's student population of 303 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ellerhorst Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellerhorst Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#5091 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
44%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
22%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellerhorst Elementary School's ranking?
Ellerhorst Elementary School is ranked #5091 out of 9,602 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ellerhorst Elementary School?
303 students attend Ellerhorst Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Ellerhorst Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellerhorst Elementary School?
Ellerhorst Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ellerhorst Elementary School offer ?
Ellerhorst Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ellerhorst Elementary School part of?
Ellerhorst Elementary School is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District.
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Date
First Day of Women's History Month
March 01, 2025 (Saturday)
Spring Break (No School)
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
First Day of Asian Pacific Heritage Month
May 01, 2025 (Thursday)
First Day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month
June 01, 2025 (Sunday)
Last Day of School!
June 11, 2025 (Wednesday)
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