Summary:
Fruitvale Elementary is a public elementary school in Oakland, California, serving 247 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school faces significant challenges, including low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and disproportionate impacts on disadvantaged student groups.
Fruitvale Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 5% of California elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, is significantly lower than state and district averages. For example, in 2022-2023, only 12.9% of Fruitvale students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 46.66% statewide. The school also has a very high percentage of students (91.9%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Notably, Fruitvale's nearby schools, such as Manzanita SEED Elementary, Manzanita Community Elementary, and Glenview Elementary, generally perform better across various metrics.
Fruitvale Elementary's challenges are particularly pronounced for certain student groups, such as African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, low socioeconomic status, and disabled students, who all rank in the bottom 20-30% of California elementary schools. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 24.4% in 2017-2018 to 69.7% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the state and Oakland Unified district averages. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive and targeted approach to support the unique needs of the Fruitvale Elementary community.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Oakland Unified
SchoolDigger Rank:
5762nd of 5,874 California Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,865
Students who attend Fruitvale Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 23.5
Number of students: 247
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
47.4%
African American:
25.5%
Two or more races:
10.9%
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White:
8.1%
Asian:
6.9%
American Indian:
0.8%
Pacific Islander:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91.9%
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