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Portola Elementary

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Portola Elementary ranks 1680 th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

1680^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,857 California Elementary Schools

Better than 71% of California elementary schools

Summary

Portola Elementary is a K-5 public school serving 444 students in the Ventura Unified School District that consistently achieves strong academic results while serving a community with significant economic need.

The school's performance is noteworthy when compared to nearby schools with similar challenges; for instance, it significantly outperforms Elmhurst Elementary and Citrus Glen Elementary in mathematics. Portola is particularly effective in supporting English Language Learners and students from low-income families, ranking in the top tiers statewide for these groups. However, the school faces a pronounced challenge with chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 21.5% that is higher than both the district average and that of neighboring schools like Poinsettia Elementary and Mound Elementary.

While Mound Elementary posts higher test scores, it serves a less economically disadvantaged population, making Portola's academic achievements stand out given its context. Parents should note a dip in fifth-grade math scores and a performance gap between male and female students. Overall, Portola represents a case of a school delivering above-average academic outcomes for its students despite facing above-average challenges.

444

Students ?

26.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,327

Per pupil spending ?

70.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6700 Eagle St.
Ventura, CA 93003-0599

(805) 289-1734

District: Ventura Unified

Students who attend Portola Elementary usually attend:

High:

Buena High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

57.7%

White:

27.0%

Asian:

7.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 85th percentile in 2015 → 71st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (52% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Above the California median (71st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 14 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 26 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg41%

California avg41%

1,680^th of 5,857

California public elementary schools ?

Top 29%▼ down 13 pts since 2015

From top 15% (2015) to top 29% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 17Elementary Schools in the Ventura Unified

670^th of 1,543Ventura Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	68.2	1680 of 5857	71.3%	★★★★☆
2024	70.4	1576 of 5869	73.1%	★★★★☆
2023	70.1	1569 of 5859	73.2%	★★★★☆
2022	62.7	1905 of 5883	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	74.5	334 of 1417	76.4%	★★★★☆
2019	84.8	913 of 5789	84.2%	★★★★☆
2018	86.4	826 of 5662	85.4%	★★★★☆
2017	86.7	829 of 5692	85.4%	★★★★☆
2016	82.6	1017 of 5614	81.9%	★★★★☆
2015	85.5	856 of 5611	84.7%	★★★★☆
2013	73.6	1398 of 5530	74.7%	★★★★☆
2012	76.7	1191 of 5390	77.9%	★★★★☆
2011	67.1	1629 of 5377	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	74.4	1261 of 5314	76.3%	★★★★☆
2009	69.0	1487 of 5193	71.4%	★★★★☆
2008	76.0	1140 of 5113	77.7%	★★★★☆
2007	82.6	865 of 5113	83.1%	★★★★☆
2006	85.5	713 of 4818	85.2%	★★★★☆
2005	86.9	648 of 4822	86.6%	★★★★☆
2004	88.2	577 of 4809	88.0%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	89.7	116 of 3162	96.3%	★★★★★
2023	72.6	433 of 3245	86.7%	★★★★☆
2022	67.6	525 of 3311	84.1%	★★★★☆
2021	98.0	9 of 602	98.5%	★★★★★
2019	86.6	219 of 3275	93.3%	★★★★★
2018	94.7	105 of 3246	96.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	77.5	1175 of 5597	79.0%	★★★★☆
2024	74.6	1306 of 5612	76.7%	★★★★☆
2023	66.9	1636 of 5609	70.8%	★★★★☆
2022	57.3	2051 of 5635	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	75.6	283 of 1267	77.7%	★★★★☆
2019	84.1	869 of 5492	84.2%	★★★★☆
2018	87.0	715 of 5413	86.8%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	75.9	908 of 5107	82.2%	★★★★☆
2024	81.5	663 of 5107	87.0%	★★★★☆
2023	75.4	943 of 5087	81.5%	★★★★☆
2022	72.7	1031 of 5084	79.7%	★★★★☆
2019	91.3	249 of 4963	95.0%	★★★★★
2018	94.5	146 of 4830	97.0%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	70.5	1260 of 5460	76.9%	★★★★☆
2024	72.7	1153 of 5517	79.1%	★★★★☆
2023	74.8	999 of 5363	81.4%	★★★★☆
2022	66.8	1322 of 5264	74.9%	★★★★☆
2021	88.1	80 of 1110	92.8%	★★★★★
2019	89.6	307 of 5173	94.1%	★★★★★
2018	92.6	197 of 5084	96.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	54.3	2271 of 5628	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.9	1849 of 5643	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.9	1466 of 5638	74.0%	★★★★☆
2022	65.8	1691 of 5663	70.1%	★★★★☆
2021	69.4	350 of 1272	72.5%	★★★★☆
2019	81.8	983 of 5510	82.2%	★★★★☆
2018	83.0	934 of 5431	82.8%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	55.9	890 of 2847	68.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	53.4	1309 of 2598	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.9	1550 of 2651	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	60.8	1083 of 2661	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.1	1575 of 2726	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	75.6	610 of 2834	78.5%	★★★★☆
2018	65.2	1001 of 2737	63.4%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2024)96th percentile+23 vs school

Hispanic (2025)82nd percentile+11 vs school

Female (2025)79th percentile+8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)77th percentile+6 vs school

Special Education (2025)69th percentile-3 vs school

Male (2025)60th percentile-12 vs school

White (2025)50th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy56%+7 vs state

Mathematics54%+17 vs state

Science35%~ state avg

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Sunday, May 31, 2009

A great school with great teachers and staff. The new Principal is highly motivated and the teachers are awesome! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CSA Spanish Overall (2025)		CSA Spanish Listening (2025)		CSA Spanish Writing (2025)		CSA Spanish Reading (2025)		CAST Science (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% DTP (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CSA Spanish Overall 4th Grade	CSA Spanish Overall All Grades	CSA Spanish Listening 4th Grade	CSA Spanish Listening All Grades	CSA Spanish Writing 4th Grade	CSA Spanish Writing All Grades	CSA Spanish Reading 4th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading All Grades	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% DTP KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Portola Elementary	Public	K-5	6700 Eagle St.	Ventura	93003	Ventura County	Ventura Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 289-1734	444	17	26.1	70.3%	120 (27.0%)	10 (2.3%)	256 (57.7%)	31 (7.0%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (0.9%)	21 (4.7%)	68.2	1680^th of 5857 public elementary schools	71.3%		70.4	1576^th of 5869 public elementary schools	73.1%	104									34.5		34.5	51.3	66.3	50.6				56.3	54.7	66.7	40.0				53.9				$18,327	$2,077	$16,250
Montalvo Elementary	Public	K-5	2050 Grand Ave.	Ventura	93003	Ventura County	Ventura Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 289-1872	397	16	24.8	66.5%	71 (17.9%)	2 (0.5%)	306 (77.1%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	47.7	2719^th of 5857 public elementary schools	53.6%		48.8	2622^nd of 5869 public elementary schools	55.3%	97	16.3	16.3	25.6	25.6	20.9	20.9	18.6	18.6	35.7		35.7	43.1	38.3	47.6				42.0	44.6	44.4	26.2				40.4				$16,467	$2,733	$13,734
Mound Elementary	Public	K-5	455 South Hill Rd.	Ventura	93003	Ventura County	Ventura Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 289-1886	490	21	23.2	38.6%	204 (41.6%)	8 (1.6%)	176 (35.9%)	60 (12.2%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	35 (7.1%)	83.9	967^th of 5857 public elementary schools	83.5%		87.3	845^th of 5869 public elementary schools	85.6%	122									58.4		58.4	61.0	58.0	83.1				66.8	61.0	58.0	66.2				61.5				$18,335	$2,468	$15,867
Juanamaria Elementary	Public	K-5	100 South Crocker Ave.	Ventura	93004	Ventura County	Ventura Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 672-0291	397	17	24.0	55.9%	140 (35.3%)	5 (1.3%)	220 (55.4%)	11 (2.8%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.3%)	41.7	3097^th of 5857 public elementary schools	47.1%		56.3	2223^rd of 5869 public elementary schools	62.1%	874									30.6		30.6	37.9	33.3	43.5				38.9	29.3	40.0	37.7				36.0	96.4		96.4	$21,729	$3,033	$18,696
Elmhurst Elementary	Public	K-5	5080 Elmhurst St.	Ventura	93003	Ventura County	Ventura Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 289-1860	378	18	20.9	71.7%	119 (31.5%)	7 (1.9%)	231 (61.1%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.2%)	30.5	3919^th of 5857 public elementary schools	33.1%		37.2	3354^th of 5869 public elementary schools	42.9%	565									22.2		22.2	29.3	31.6	47.6				36.5	35.1	21.1	24.2				26.7	95.9	97.3	95.9	$19,786	$4,308	$15,478
Poinsettia Elementary	Public	K-5	350 North Victoria Ave.	Ventura	93003	Ventura County	Ventura Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 289-7971	351	15	23.4	38.5%	200 (57.0%)	3 (0.9%)	115 (32.8%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	21 (6.0%)	73.8	1428^th of 5857 public elementary schools	75.6%		57.9	2155^th of 5869 public elementary schools	63.3%	727									48.4		48.4	71.2	52.4	65.6				63.2	64.6	49.2	35.9				50.0				$18,716	$2,737	$15,979
Junipero Serra Elementary	Public	K-5	8880 Halifax St.	Ventura	93004	Ventura County	Ventura Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 672-2717	418	18	23.2	54.1%	154 (36.8%)	5 (1.2%)	220 (52.6%)	11 (2.6%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.7%)	55.3	2287^th of 5857 public elementary schools	61.0%		45.3	2846^th of 5869 public elementary schools	51.5%	559									29.2		29.2	56.3	43.6	52.8				51.2	50.0	46.8	33.7				42.3				$16,873	$2,210	$14,663
Homestead (Alternative)	Public	K-8	150 Day Rd.	Ventura	93003	Ventura County	Ventura Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 289-7955	52	3	17.2	59.6%	21 (40.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (48.1%)	1 (1.9%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.7%)								(n/a)											46.7							61.0							36.6				$20,739	$2,316	$18,423
Rio del Sol	Public	K-8	3001 North Ventura Rd.	Oxnard	93036	Ventura County	Rio Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 307-0080	839	33	25.7	54.6%	104 (12.4%)	23 (2.7%)	558 (66.5%)	97 (11.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (6.6%)	66.5	1765^th of 5857 public elementary schools	69.9%		58.3	2131^st of 5869 public elementary schools	63.7%	366									41.4	21.8	33.5	37.1	60.0	68.1	61.7	61.6	48.7	57.0	50.6	49.5	37.1	43.9	38.4	37.2	42.8				$23,003	$1,927	$21,076
Citrus Glen Elementary	Public	K-5	9655 Darling Rd.	Ventura	93004	Ventura County	Ventura Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 672-0220	491	19	25.8	58.7%	168 (34.2%)	8 (1.6%)	269 (54.8%)	8 (1.6%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	31 (6.3%)	34.9	3591^st of 5857 public elementary schools	38.7%		37	3369^th of 5869 public elementary schools	42.6%	222									29.9		29.9	37.4	31.1	28.4				32.6	36.9	40.5	25.4				34.7	98.3		98.3	$17,902	$1,761	$16,141

Frequently Asked Questions about Portola Elementary

What district is Portola Elementary in?

Ventura Unified

What is the racial makeup of Portola Elementary?

Students at Portola Elementary are 58% Hispanic, 27% White, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Portola Elementary attend?

Students who attend Portola Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Buena High

Is Portola Elementary a good school?

Portola Elementary ranks 1680^th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Portola Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 444 students attended Portola Elementary.

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