Is Almond Grove Elementary a good school?

Almond Grove Elementary ranks 1712 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Almond Grove Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 453 students attended Almond Grove Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Almond Grove Elementary?

Students at Almond Grove Elementary are 38% Hispanic, 32% White, 17% Asian, 9% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Almond Grove Elementary attend?

Students who attend Almond Grove Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : O'Hara Park Middle High : Freedom High

Almond Grove Elementary

Summary:

Almond Grove Elementary is a public elementary school located in Oakley, California, serving 471 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Oakley Union Elementary School District, which is ranked 943 out of 1,568 districts in the state.

Almond Grove Elementary consistently outperforms the district and the state of California in standardized test scores, with 53.39% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 38.83% for the district and 47.04% for the state. In Mathematics, 52.04% of Almond Grove students were proficient or better, compared to 24.66% for the district and 35.54% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd grade, where 66.3% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 45.59% for the district and 45.64% for the state. Despite a recent increase in chronic absenteeism, Almond Grove's rate of 19.7% is still lower than nearby schools like Vintage Parkway Elementary (28.2%) and Iron House Elementary (29.7%).

Almond Grove Elementary's consistent academic performance, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, is particularly impressive given the Oakley Union Elementary School District's overall lower ranking and 2-star rating. The school's performance is especially strong for Hispanic and African American students, who rank in the top 20-25% of their respective subgroups in the state. Despite having a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools, Almond Grove Elementary still performs well academically, suggesting an effective approach to supporting students from diverse backgrounds. Overall, Almond Grove Elementary stands out as a high-performing school within its district, making it a desirable choice for families in the area.

Detail:

Public K-5

5000 Amaryllis St.
Oakley, CA 94561-2206

(925) 625-6270

District: Oakley Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1712^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,462

Students who attend Almond Grove Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	O'Hara Park Middle
High:	Freedom High

Student/teacher ratio: 23.7

Number of students: 453

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

38.2%

White:

31.8%

Asian:

16.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Almond Grove Elementary ranks better than 70.8% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Oakley Union Elementary School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.34. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Almond Grove Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (38.2%), White (31.8%), Asian (16.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Oakley Union Elementary School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Almond Grove Elementary is 23.7. 3 elementary schools in the Oakley Union Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Almond Grove Elementary is $7,462, which is the 3^rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Oakley Union Elementary School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Almond Grove Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Almond Grove Elementary 1712^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Almond Grove Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

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Oakley Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakley Union Elementary 943^rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Almond Grove Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Almond Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2017	66.00	1756^th	5692	69.1%
2018	71.98	1480^th	5662	73.9%
2019	70.68	1573^rd	5789	72.8%
2022	77.56	1305^th	5883	77.8%
2023	63.38	1871^st	5874	68.1%
2024	67.34	1712^th	5862	70.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Almond Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	55.01	2036^th	5084	60.0%
2019	69.13	1232^nd	5173	76.2%
2022	87.03	464^th	5264	91.2%
2023	60.71	1707^th	5374	68.2%
2024	68.94	1309^th	5511	76.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Almond Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	75.21	1279^th	5413	76.4%
2019	77.13	1213^th	5492	77.9%
2022	72.11	1435^th	5635	74.5%
2023	56.44	2105^th	5617	62.5%
2024	61.85	1869^th	5605	66.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Almond Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	61.95	1855^th	5431	65.8%
2019	60.41	1940^th	5510	64.8%
2022	79.82	1116^th	5663	80.3%
2023	69.15	1543^rd	5650	72.7%
2024	70.79	1462^nd	5636	74.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Almond Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.91	967^th	1190	18.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Almond Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	79.86	97^th	662	85.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Almond Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	79.66	705^th	4830	85.4%
2019	76.05	878^th	4963	82.3%
2022	79.86	737^th	5084	85.5%
2023	64.66	1418^th	5098	72.2%
2024	72.00	1097^th	5102	78.5%

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Rank History for White students at Almond Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	36.37	1913^th	2737	30.1%
2019	34.86	2010^th	2834	29.1%
2022	58.60	1201^st	2726	55.9%
2023	35.70	1841^st	2662	30.8%
2024	41.29	1673^rd	2647	36.8%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Almond Grove Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	136	36	48	82	3	0	5	310
2016	154	37	61	120	2	1	6	381
2017	196	41	67	136	2	1	6	449
2018	205	49	78	146	0	1	14	493
2019	225	45	78	151	0	1	14	514
2020	228	46	75	171	0	1	20	541
2021	209	51	80	158	1	1	13	513
2022	194	48	80	160	1	1	13	497
2023	165	43	89	155	1	1	17	471
2024	144	41	76	173	2	1	16	453

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Almond Grove Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	310	14.0	22.1	24.5
2016	381	16.0	23.8	24.7
2017	449	21.0	21.3	24.3
2018	493	21.0	23.4	24.5
2019	514	23.0	22.3	20.8
2020	541	n/a	n/a	18.7
2021	513	23.0	22.3	24
2022	497	23.0	21.6	18.9
2023	471	20.0	23.5	31
2024	453	19.0	23.7	28.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Almond Grove Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	310	14.0	22.1	24.5
2016	381	16.0	23.8	24.7
2017	449	21.0	21.3	24.3
2018	493	21.0	23.4	24.5
2019	514	23.0	22.3	20.8
2020	541	n/a	n/a	18.7
2021	513	23.0	22.3	24
2022	497	23.0	21.6	18.9
2023	471	20.0	23.5	31
2024	453	19.0	23.7	28.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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