Olita Elementary

Public K-6

 950 S. Briercliff Dr.
       La Habra, CA  90631-6223


(562) 902-4251

District: Lowell Joint

SchoolDigger Rank:
2440th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,610 Help


Students who attend Olita Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate
High:    La Habra High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.7 Help
Number of students:  433

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
67.7%
White:
17.3%
Asian:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.5% Help


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Compare Details Olita Elementary ranks better than 58.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Lowell Joint School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.88. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (67.7%), White (17.3%), Asian (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Olita Elementary is 23.7. 2 elementary schools in the Lowell Joint School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Olita Elementary is $7,610, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Lowell Joint School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Olita Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Olita Elementary 2440th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Olita Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Lowell Joint:

SchoolDigger ranks Lowell Joint 384th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Olita Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Olita Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 83.14 788th 4809 83.6%
2005 81.42 871st 4822 81.9%
2006 76.22 1093rd 4818 77.3%
2007 82.28 882nd 5113 82.7%
2008 65.42 1608th 5113 68.6%
2009 77.61 1105th 5193 78.7%
2010 76.20 1172nd 5314 77.9%
2011 73.91 1304th 5377 75.7%
2012 68.60 1598th 5390 70.4%
2013 74.09 1370th 5530 75.2%
2015 55.79 2143rd 5611 61.8%
2016 61.18 1940th 5614 65.4%
2017 66.26 1739th 5692 69.4%
2018 66.59 1736th 5662 69.3%
2019 66.12 1786th 5789 69.1%
2021 41.75 747th 1417 47.3%
2022 57.52 2151st 5883 63.4%
2023 51.88 2433rd 5848 58.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Olita Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.65 477th 2416 80.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Olita Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.22 1562nd 5084 69.3%
2019 57.89 1907th 5173 63.1%
2021 43.45 594th 1110 46.5%
2022 66.59 1335th 5264 74.6%
2023 58.38 1846th 5355 65.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Olita Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.59 1729th 5413 68.1%
2019 66.29 1681st 5492 69.4%
2021 50.25 568th 1267 55.2%
2022 64.56 1755th 5635 68.9%
2023 50.64 2364th 5595 57.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Olita Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 62.73 538th 2227 75.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Olita Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.95 1719th 5431 68.3%
2019 62.71 1838th 5510 66.6%
2021 34.70 760th 1272 40.3%
2022 48.79 2514th 5663 55.6%
2023 51.03 2382nd 5627 57.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Olita Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.36 760th 4830 84.3%
2019 73.06 1009th 4963 79.7%
2022 67.54 1271st 5084 75.0%
2023 65.31 1386th 5079 72.7%
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Rank History for White students at Olita Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.51 1344th 2737 50.9%
2019 64.59 1045th 2834 63.1%
2022 53.29 1359th 2726 50.1%
2023 28.54 2014th 2659 24.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Open Quote I have 2 children at Olita Elementary School and they love it. The teachers are always available for questions and contact the parents if there are any issues. I've even had the principal contact me personally on specific issues, good or bad. She's even called me with concerns of who my children might be poorly influenced by.

The secretary and office assistant are excellent. They have contacted me for any issues or concerns that have arrived and are sympathetic to my children's needs. We've even found an excellent babysitter through the office staff. The parents are awesome too. The are great at communicating with the teachers, staff and other parents about events, concerns or ideas.

I can't wait until my younger 2 attend. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Olita Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 290 0 16 74 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1989 319 2 13 85 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1990 298 1 6 93 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1991 287 7 9 111 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1992 312 9 7 125 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1993 306 4 17 118 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1994 290 10 16 140 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1995 285 10 13 118 1 n/a n/a 0 427
1996 285 10 13 118 1 n/a n/a 0 427
1997 292 8 8 122 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1998 295 8 7 150 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1999 303 9 8 153 1 n/a n/a 0 474
2000 307 7 12 157 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2001 310 6 19 180 1 n/a n/a 0 516
2002 229 4 32 189 1 n/a n/a 14 469
2003 229 4 32 189 1 n/a n/a 14 469
2004 207 0 27 177 3 n/a n/a 59 473
2005 185 7 26 196 1 n/a n/a 56 471
2006 170 10 25 200 1 n/a n/a 53 459
2007 165 9 30 193 1 n/a n/a 46 444
2008 156 8 25 210 2 n/a n/a 0 401
2009 142 9 30 224 1 0 51 0 457
2010 159 11 25 283 0 1 9 0 488
2011 142 9 27 280 0 3 8 0 469
2012 145 9 23 310 1 5 8 0 501
2013 133 9 24 292 0 3 6 0 467
2014 136 5 19 302 0 3 10 0 475
2015 123 4 21 303 1 3 6 0 461
2016 108 13 18 314 0 2 8 0 463
2017 104 10 22 308 0 1 7 0 452
2018 101 10 12 300 1 6 11 0 441
2019 103 9 16 291 0 5 13 0 437
2020 92 9 25 292 0 5 20 0 443
2021 84 6 30 283 0 5 21 0 429
2022 73 5 28 290 1 4 21 0 422
2023 75 4 33 293 1 3 24 0 433

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Olita Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 380 17.0 22.3 n/a
1989 419 17.0 24.6 n/a
1990 398 17.0 23.4 n/a
1991 414 18.0 23.0 n/a
1992 453 18.3 24.7 3.5
1993 445 19.0 23.4 4.3
1994 456 18.0 25.3 5
1995 427 20.0 21.4 12.9
1996 427 20.0 21.4 12.9
1997 430 21.0 20.5 17.2
1998 460 22.0 20.9 13.7
1999 474 22.0 21.5 16.2
2000 483 24.0 20.1 16.4
2001 516 24.0 21.5 15.7
2002 469 22.8 20.6 14.7
2003 469 22.8 20.6 14.7
2004 473 20.8 22.7 17.4
2005 471 18.3 25.7 23.1
2006 459 18.8 24.4 22.9
2007 444 18.0 24.7 23.4
2008 401 20.0 20.1 28.7
2009 457 20.0 21.8 33.7
2010 488 21.0 23.2 30.7
2011 469 n/a n/a 32
2012 501 18.0 27.8 n/a
2013 467 19.0 24.5 32.3
2014 475 18.0 26.3 36.6
2015 461 18.0 25.6 40.3
2016 463 18.0 25.7 41.9
2017 452 18.0 25.1 40.5
2018 441 18.0 24.5 39.9
2019 437 19.0 23.0 40.3
2020 443 n/a n/a 45.6
2021 429 18.0 23.8 43.4
2022 422 18.1 23.2 56.6
2023 433 18.2 23.7 54.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Olita Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 380 17.0 22.3 n/a
1989 419 17.0 24.6 n/a
1990 398 17.0 23.4 n/a
1991 414 18.0 23.0 n/a
1992 453 18.3 24.7 3.5
1993 445 19.0 23.4 4.3
1994 456 18.0 25.3 5
1995 427 20.0 21.4 12.9
1996 427 20.0 21.4 12.9
1997 430 21.0 20.5 17.2
1998 460 22.0 20.9 13.7
1999 474 22.0 21.5 16.2
2000 483 24.0 20.1 16.4
2001 516 24.0 21.5 15.7
2002 469 22.8 20.6 14.7
2003 469 22.8 20.6 14.7
2004 473 20.8 22.7 17.4
2005 471 18.3 25.7 23.1
2006 459 18.8 24.4 22.9
2007 444 18.0 24.7 23.4
2008 401 20.0 20.1 28.7
2009 457 20.0 21.8 33.7
2010 488 21.0 23.2 30.7
2011 469 n/a n/a 32
2012 501 18.0 27.8 n/a
2013 467 19.0 24.5 32.3
2014 475 18.0 26.3 36.6
2015 461 18.0 25.6 40.3
2016 463 18.0 25.7 41.9
2017 452 18.0 25.1 40.5
2018 441 18.0 24.5 39.9
2019 437 19.0 23.0 40.3
2020 443 n/a n/a 45.6
2021 429 18.0 23.8 43.4
2022 422 18.1 23.2 56.6
2023 433 18.2 23.7 54.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Olita Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201294.0%3.0%0.0%3.0%96.0%97.0%97.0%94.0%96.0%
201394.0%4.0%0.0%2.0%94.0%94.0%96.0%94.0%96.0%
201493.0%5.0%0.0%2.0%93.0%95.0%95.0%93.0%93.0%
201596.0%2.0%0.0%2.0%96.0%98.0%98.0%96.0%96.0%
201694.0%6.0%0.0%0.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%
201797.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%
2018≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202096.3%0.0%3.8%96.3%96.3%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Olita Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,610

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Olita Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1786th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2433rd of 5848 Elementary schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Olita Elementary)56.337.7
 18.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lowell Joint)61.158.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Olita Elementary)51.637
 14.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lowell Joint)56.456.2
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Olita Elementary)56.633.3
 23.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lowell Joint)62.146.4
 15.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Olita Elementary)56.632.7
 23.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lowell Joint)55.544.5
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Olita Elementary)58.348.1
 10.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lowell Joint)64.559
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Olita Elementary)48.628.9
 19.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lowell Joint)53.240.1
 13.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Olita Elementary)31.925
 6.9%
   5th Grade Science (Lowell Joint)39.939.1
 0.8%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Olita Elementary)56.359.7
 3.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lowell Joint)61.757.3
 4.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Olita Elementary)52.955.6
 2.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lowell Joint)52.648.3
 4.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students437433
 0.9%
African American94
 55.6%
American Indian01
Asian1633
 106.3%
Hispanic291293
 0.7%
Pacific Islander53
 40%
White10375
 27.2%
Two or More Races1324
 84.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.3%54.5%
 14.2%


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Students who attend Olita Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate
High : La Habra High

Olita Elementary ranks 2440th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Olita Elementary are 68% Hispanic, 17% White, 8% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 433 students attended Olita Elementary.


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