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Global Family Elementary
Elementary School · Oakland Unified
2035 40th Ave., Oakland, CA 94601
Enrollment
440
Student-Teacher
22:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
440
Student-Teacher
22:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#6,787 of 9,539
In Oakland
#75 of 147
public schools
In district
#39 of 79
Oakland Unified
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Global Family Elementary
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About Global Family Elementary
Global Family Elementary is a public elementary school in Oakland, CA, part of Oakland Unified. Global Family Elementary serves approximately 440 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. Global Family Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,787 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Global Family Elementary show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.3 · Average
- District avg 4.5
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Global Family Elementary sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Global Family Elementary runs 22:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
63% of students at Global Family Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Global Family Elementary — Students at Global Family Elementary score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
97.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.8/10.
How Global Family Elementary Compares
See how Global Family Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2035 40th Ave., Oakland, CA 94601
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Global Family Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Achieve Academy (rated 8.0/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ASCEND (rated 6.9/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Learning Without Limits (rated 5.8/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Oakland, see our Oakland schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Learning Without Limits Oakland | 0.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Oakland Charter Academy Richmond | 0.3 mi | 1.7 |
| LIFE Academy Oakland | 0.4 mi | 8.9 |
| United for Success Academy Middle Oakland | 0.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Fremont High Oakland | 0.5 mi | 5.4 |
| Patten Academy of Christian Education Oakland | 0.5 mi | — |
| PATTEN ACADEMY OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Oakland | 0.6 mi | 7.7 |
| Oakland Charter High Oakland | 0.6 mi | 7.1 |
| CRISTO REY DE LA SALLE EAST BAY HIGH SCHOOL Oakland | 0.5 mi | 4.5 |
| Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay High School Oakland | 0.5 mi | — |
| ASCEND Oakland | 0.6 mi | 6.9 |
| St. Elizabeth School Elementary (A Lumen Christi Academy) Oakland | 0.6 mi | — |
| ST ELIZABETH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Oakland | 0.6 mi | 5.0 |
| Urban Promise Academy Middle Oakland | 0.6 mi | 4.6 |
| ARISE High Oakland | 0.7 mi | 8.1 |
| Horace Mann Elementary Oakland | 0.7 mi | 2.0 |
| Allendale Elementary Oakland | 0.8 mi | 3.2 |
| Achieve Academy Oakland | 0.7 mi | 8.0 |
| Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary Oakland | 0.9 mi | 2.3 |
| Muhammad University Oakland | 0.8 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94601 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$66,651
Median Home Value
$703,100
Median Rent
$1,651/mo
Population
52,289
College Educated
24%
Homeownership
34.5%
Avg Commute
28.7 min
Poverty Rate
17.5%
Median Age
35.5
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| A. H. Morgan Elementary Rialto, CA | 5.3 |
| Acacia Magnet School for Enriched Learning Thousand Oaks, CA | 5.3 |
| Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired Sacramento, CA | 5.3 |
| Ann Soldo Elementary Watsonville, CA | 5.3 |
| Arlington Heights Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 5.3 |
| Arminta Street Elementary North Hollywood, CA | 5.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Global Family Elementary
What grades does Global Family Elementary serve?
Global Family Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Global Family Elementary?
Global Family Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 440 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Family Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Global Family Elementary is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Global Family Elementary rank in CA?
Global Family Elementary ranks #6,787 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Global Family Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Global Family Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Global Family Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Global Family Elementary has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Global Family Elementary a charter school?
No, Global Family Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Global Family Elementary a Title I school?
No, Global Family Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Global Family Elementary?
97.7% of students at Global Family 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 440
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 97.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.4%
- Phone
- (510) 879-2114
Resources & Links
District
Oakland Unified- District Enrollment
- 33,916
- Schools in District
- 82
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,181
- District Rank
- #39 of 79
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