Serving 180 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rise Community Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rise Community Elementary School's student population of 180 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rise Community Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
25%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rise Community Elementary School?
180 students attend Rise Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Rise Community Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rise Community Elementary School?
Rise Community Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rise Community Elementary School offer ?
Rise Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rise Community Elementary School part of?
Rise Community Elementary School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Rise Community Elementary School located?
Rise Community Elementary School is located in the Highland neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Highland.
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