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Olinda Elementary

5855 Olinda Rd., El Sobrante, CA 94803West Contra Costa Unified →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–06Non-Charter
333
Students
Total enrolled
$20,828
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 45% vs nat'l
23.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 54% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 333 students in grades KG–06 in El Sobrante, California.
45% above average funding
District spends $20,828 per pupil, 45% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Olinda Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in El Sobrante, California, serving grades KG–06 with 333 students. The district invests $20,828 per student — 45% above the national average of $14,347, with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 28% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Olinda Elementary

333
Total Students
23.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
28%
Free Lunch
14
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution191 male · 140 female
58%
42%
Male 58%Female 42%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility28%
National avg 52% · 93 students
Student Composition
31%
14%
30%
12%
11%
Asian31%
White14%
Hispanic / Latino30%
Black12%
Multiracial11%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 063255005049

Academic Outcomes at Olinda Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 69th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 94803

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,828Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,828
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,164
Student Support$3,957
Administration$2,499
Operations$3,124
Other$2,083
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,828 spent per student, an estimated $9,227 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
47%
42%
State government
46.9%
Local (property tax)
42.1%
Federal programs
11.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $20,828/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Grant ElementaryPeres ElementaryDover ElementaryMira Vista Elementary
+13 more
↓
Middle
Fred T. Korematsu MiddleHelms MiddleHercules MiddleLovonya DeJean Middle
+2 more
↓
High School
El Cerrito HighRichmond HighPinole Valley HighDe Anza High
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 06
Location—
CountyContra Costa County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWest Contra Costa Unified →
Phone: (510)231-1452
NCES ID: 063255005049
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in El Sobrante seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in West Contra Costa Unified
High
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● 56 opp42% FRL
High
Richmond High
1,431 students · 09–12
63% FRL
High
Pinole Valley High
1,280 students · 09–12
● 51 opp44% FRL
High
De Anza High
1,237 students · 09–12
● 47 opp59% FRL
High
John F. Kennedy High
823 students · 09–12
65% FRL
High
Hercules High
734 students · 09–12
● 45 opp28% FRL
Mid
Fred T. Korematsu Middle
681 students · 07–08
● 56 opp33% FRL
Mid
Helms Middle
591 students · 07–08
64% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
5855 Olinda Rd., El Sobrante, CA 94803
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.