Olita Elementary School

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Olita Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6
950 Briercliff Dr,  La Habra, CA
Lowell Joint School District
4.2
422 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Krista Van Hoogmoed
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
43%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
15.6%
State Average
19.4%
Science
16.1%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
926:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
46.8%
Hispanic
70.6%
White
15.1%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian
3.5%
Filipino
3.1%
Black
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 8 Reviews
1.0 parent
1/22/2026
Principal and staff lack training. Mold in classrooms particularly for special needs students has been an issue for several years. Full fungal mushrooms growing zero action to remediate. The district pushed higher taxes on locals, but issues are never treated. Olita enjoys pushing parents to stay qu...
3.0 parent
3/3/2023
Do your research. Talk to the the superintendent about the different problems that have been faced in current years and how they dealt with them. They should be worthy of you and your child. I can say the teachers are great. The PTA cares about the children. Only when we left the school did we hear...
5.0 parent
8/13/2022
I have 2 kids attending Olita and my son is mentally handicapped and in special ed programs. The school handles the special ed kids inclusion so well and I really feel like the staff goes out of their way to make sure the NT kids show respect and friendship to the special kids. The principal is a le...
5.0 parent
5/29/2021
Olita staff is awesome. The principal, the teachers, the instructional aides and the rest of the staff put the students and their well being first. The Special Ed program is exceptional. The SPED children are included in all activities with the general education students. The gen ed students always...

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Olita Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in La Habra, CA, in the La Habra neighborhood, and is served by the Lowell Joint School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 422 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Olita Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $935,569. Discover additional schools in the area, like La Habra High School, La Mirada High School, Sonora High School, and more. Learn more about what La Habra has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Olita Elementary School.

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