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#6102 of 9,539 schools in CA
Ellerhorst Elementary
Elementary School · West Contra Costa Unified · Pinole, CA
A West Contra Costa Unified elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3501 Pinole Valley Rd., Pinole, CA 94564
- Math 37% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ellerhorst Elementary score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2018, reaching 40% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,480/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pinole), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,833
Median home value
$697,100
Median rent
$2,738/mo
College educated
38.7%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94564; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Murphy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 445 | Compare → |
| Stewart ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 366 | Compare → |
| EL Sobrante Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 102 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
West Contra Costa Unified
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #21 of 52
- District spending per student
- $19,205NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ellerhorst Elementary is listed in West Contra Costa Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ellerhorst Elementary
Ellerhorst Elementary is a public elementary school in Pinole, CA, part of West Contra Costa Unified, serving approximately 303 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,102 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ellerhorst Elementary
What grades does Ellerhorst Elementary serve?
Ellerhorst Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Ellerhorst Elementary?
Ellerhorst Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellerhorst Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellerhorst Elementary is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ellerhorst Elementary rank in CA?
Ellerhorst Elementary ranks #6,102 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ellerhorst Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ellerhorst Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ellerhorst Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ellerhorst Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ellerhorst Elementary a charter school?
No, Ellerhorst Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ellerhorst Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ellerhorst Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ellerhorst Elementary?
47.9% of students at Ellerhorst Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.0%
- Phone
- (510) 231-1426
- Area population (ZIP 94564)
- 18,835
- Area average commute
- 37.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94564; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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