Serving 524 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Colonial Heights ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colonial Heights ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Colonial Heights's student population of 524 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Colonial Heights 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 Colonial Heights is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6548 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
57%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
13%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colonial Heights's ranking?
Colonial Heights is ranked #6548 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Colonial Heights often compared to?
Colonial Heightsis often viewed alongside schools like Mable Barron, Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Colonial Heights?
524 students attend Colonial Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Colonial Heights students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colonial Heights?
Colonial Heights has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Colonial Heights offer ?
Colonial Heights offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Colonial Heights part of?
Colonial Heights is part of Lincoln Unified School District.
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