Excellent
#234 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 2% in state
Ormondale Elementary
Elementary School · Portola Valley Elementary · Portola Valley, CA
A Portola Valley Elementary elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 Shawnee Pass, Portola Valley, CA 94028
- Math 78% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ormondale Elementary score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 77% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average252/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
78%
Homeownership
84.6%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94028; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | K–8 | 1.9 mi | 261 | Compare → |
| Trinity SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Phillips Brooks SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| Phillips Brooks SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 240 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Portola Valley Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $33,033NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ormondale Elementary is listed in Portola Valley Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ormondale Elementary
Ormondale Elementary is a public elementary school in Portola Valley, CA, part of Portola Valley Elementary, serving approximately 245 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #234 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ormondale Elementary
What grades does Ormondale Elementary serve?
Ormondale Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Ormondale Elementary?
Ormondale Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ormondale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ormondale Elementary is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ormondale Elementary rank in CA?
Ormondale Elementary ranks #234 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ormondale Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ormondale Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Ormondale Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ormondale Elementary has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ormondale Elementary a charter school?
No, Ormondale Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ormondale Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ormondale Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ormondale Elementary?
5.3% of students at Ormondale 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 245
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Mateo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (650) 851-1777
- Area population (ZIP 94028)
- 6,645
- Area median age
- 56.4
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 94028; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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