Serving 518 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gladstone Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher 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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gladstone Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Gladstone Elementary School's student population of 518 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
518 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
The Happy Rock!
School Rankings
Gladstone Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gladstone Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1946 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
58%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
18%
20%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gladstone Elementary School's ranking?
Gladstone Elementary School is ranked #1946 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gladstone Elementary School often compared to?
Gladstone Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arma J. Shull Elementary School, Allen Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Gladstone Elementary School?
518 students attend Gladstone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Gladstone Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gladstone Elementary School?
Gladstone Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gladstone Elementary School offer ?
Gladstone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gladstone Elementary School part of?
Gladstone Elementary School is part of Bonita Unified School District.
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