Allendale Elementary

Allendale Elementary is a regular public school located in Oakland, California. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school has an enrollment of 374 students and employs 16 full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.4:1. The school’s setting is within a large city environment.

Allendale Elementary's academic performance stands at a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10, placing it at the 34th percentile among California schools, ranking it as number 6335 out of 9566 schools statewide. In terms of specific subject proficiency rates, only 18% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, while 14% meet or exceed proficiency standards in Math. Despite these challenges, Allendale Elementary is dedicated to the continuous development and support of its young learners, focusing on fostering a nurturing educational environment that encourages growth.

The school’s location within Oakland's dynamic urban landscape provides students with diverse opportunities for learning beyond the classroom.

While current test scores at Allendale Elementary are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Allendale Elementary is 23.4:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.