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#3829 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 40% in state
Love Elementary
Elementary School · Alameda Unified
2025 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda, CA 94501
Enrollment
469
Student-Teacher
26.1:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
469
Student-Teacher
26.1:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,829 of 9,539
In Alameda
#14 of 18
public schools
In district
#13 of 15
Alameda Unified
Equity
8.3 / 10
Excellent
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About Love Elementary
Love Elementary is a public elementary school in Alameda, CA, part of Alameda Unified. Love Elementary serves approximately 469 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 26.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Love Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,829 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Love Elementary show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.8 · Average
- District avg 7.5
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Love Elementary runs 26.1:1 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.
Score Breakdown
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Love Elementary — Students at Love Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
50.1%
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: 7.0/10.
How Love Elementary Compares
See how Love Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2025 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda, CA 94501
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Love Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Frank Otis Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Franklin Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Edison Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Alameda, see our Alameda schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| DA VINCI CENTER FOR GIFTED CHILDREN Alameda | 0.1 mi | — |
| BAYSIDE MONTESSORI ASSOCIATION Alameda | 0.1 mi | — |
| THE PHILLIPS ACADEMY Alameda | 0.2 mi | 7.2 |
| St. Joseph Elementary Alameda | 0.3 mi | — |
| ST JOSEPH NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL Alameda | 0.4 mi | 6.9 |
| ST JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Alameda | 0.4 mi | 7.6 |
| Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School Alameda | 0.4 mi | — |
| Alameda High Alameda | 0.4 mi | 8.2 |
| The Child Unique Montessori School/Montessori Elementary School of Alameda Alameda | 0.5 mi | — |
| THE CHILD UNIQUE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Alameda | 0.5 mi | — |
| Franklin Elementary Alameda | 0.6 mi | 8.0 |
| EnCompass Four Corners School Alameda | 0.7 mi | — |
| Downtown Charter Academy Oakland | 0.9 mi | 9.6 |
| Will C. Wood Middle Alameda | 0.9 mi | 8.0 |
| Edison Elementary Alameda | 0.9 mi | 7.9 |
| Community School for Creative Education Oakland | 1.2 mi | 5.2 |
| Zoom_Excel LLC Oakland | 1.3 mi | — |
| Lazear Charter Academy Oakland | 1.1 mi | 6.2 |
| Frank Otis Elementary Alameda | 1.3 mi | 8.1 |
| Agnes Memorial Christian Academy Oakland | 1.3 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94501 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$119,500
Median Home Value
$1,213,100
Median Rent
$2,362/mo
Population
63,517
College Educated
58.1%
Homeownership
41.8%
Avg Commute
31.3 min
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Median Age
40.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Love Elementary
What grades does Love Elementary serve?
Love Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Love Elementary?
Love Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Love Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Love Elementary is 26.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Love Elementary rank in CA?
Love Elementary ranks #3,829 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Love Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Love Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Love Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Love Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Love Elementary a charter school?
No, Love Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Love Elementary a Title I school?
No, Love Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Love Elementary?
50.1% of students at Love 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
- 469
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 50.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (510) 748-4005
Resources & Links
District
Alameda Unified- District Enrollment
- 9,061
- Schools in District
- 16
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,957
- District Rank
- #13 of 15
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