Serving 501 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Portola Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Portola Elementary School's student population of 501 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Portola Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portola Elementary School is 0.57, which is less 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
#2393 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
60%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
26%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
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 Portola Elementary School's ranking?
Portola Elementary School is ranked #2393 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Portola Elementary School often compared to?
Portola Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mound Elementary School, Juanamaria Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Portola Elementary School?
501 students attend Portola Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Portola Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portola Elementary School?
Portola Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Portola Elementary School offer ?
Portola Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Portola Elementary School part of?
Portola Elementary School is part of Ventura Unified School District.
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