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Ellerhorst Elementary School

3501 Pinole Valley Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Ellerhorst Elementary School Photo #2 - Building Boats as part of our Engineering Curriculum
Ellerhorst Elementary School Photo #3 - Our famous talent show!
Ellerhorst Elementary School Photo #4 - Our kinder classroom ready for students!
Ellerhorst Elementary School Photo #5 - Celebrating our 6th graders at their promotion ceremony.
Ellerhorst Elementary School Photo #6 - Classroom getting cleaned, and getting ready for students.
Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ellerhorst Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ellerhorst Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Ellerhorst Elementary School's student population of 327 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026

School Rankings

Ellerhorst Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellerhorst Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#4369 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
35-39%
34%
35-39%
47%
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
43%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
21%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Rattler
Profile last updated: 09/02/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ellerhorst Elementary School's ranking?
Ellerhorst Elementary School is ranked #4369 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ellerhorst Elementary School?
327 students attend Ellerhorst Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Ellerhorst Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ellerhorst Elementary School?
Ellerhorst Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ellerhorst Elementary School offer ?
Ellerhorst Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ellerhorst Elementary School part of?
Ellerhorst Elementary School is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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