Is Gardner Bullis Elementary a good school?

Yes! Gardner Bullis Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 62 nd of 5862 California elementary schools.

How many students attend Gardner Bullis Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 293 students attended Gardner Bullis Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Gardner Bullis Elementary?

Students at Gardner Bullis Elementary are 48% White, 30% Asian, 16% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Gardner Bullis Elementary attend?

Students who attend Gardner Bullis Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Ardis G. Egan Junior High High : Los Altos High

Gardner Bullis Elementary

Summary:

Gardner Bullis Elementary is a highly-ranked public elementary school serving grades K-6 in the affluent community of Los Altos Hills, California. Part of the Los Altos Elementary School District, which is ranked 17th out of 1,568 districts in the state, Gardner Bullis consistently performs among the top elementary schools in California, currently ranked 62nd out of 5,862 schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

The school's academic performance is exceptional, with 87.01% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 86.45% in Mathematics, far exceeding the state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%, respectively. Gardner Bullis also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking 15th out of 5,636 California elementary schools for male students and 104th out of 1,203 schools for Asian students in English Language Arts/Literacy. Additionally, the school maintains low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0.4% to 9.3% in recent years, and serves a relatively affluent student population with only 3.85% to 4.45% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

While Gardner Bullis Elementary stands out, the surrounding Los Altos Elementary School District is home to other high-performing schools, such as Loyola Elementary, Almond Elementary, and Covington Elementary, which also demonstrate strong academic results. However, the data suggests potential equity concerns, as the low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch and the high performance of specific student subgroups may indicate that the school is not serving all students equally. Further investigation into the school's efforts to address equity and provide support for underserved populations would be valuable.

Detail:

Public K-6

25890 Fremont Rd.
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022-2617

(650) 559-3200

District: Los Altos Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
62^nd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,237

Students who attend Gardner Bullis Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Ardis G. Egan Junior High
High:	Los Altos High

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 293

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.8%

Asian:

30.0%

Two or more races:

16.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gardner Bullis Elementary ranks better than 98.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 4^th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Los Altos Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.25. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Gardner Bullis Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Los Altos Elementary School District. Student population at Gardner Bullis Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.8%), Asian (30%), two or more races (16.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Los Altos Elementary School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gardner Bullis Elementary is 17.4, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Los Altos Elementary School District! (See more...)

Compare Gardner Bullis Elementary employs 16.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gardner Bullis Elementary is $15,237, which is the 3^rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Los Altos Elementary School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gardner Bullis Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Gardner Bullis Elementary 62^nd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Gardner Bullis Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Los Altos Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Altos Elementary 17^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gardner Bullis Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Gardner Bullis Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2009	96.18	95^th	5193	98.2%
2010	95.17	130^th	5314	97.6%
2011	95.90	69^th	5377	98.7%
2012	93.73	175^th	5390	96.8%
2013	93.73	202^nd	5530	96.3%
2015	98.63	42^nd	5611	99.3%
2016	97.45	110^th	5614	98.0%
2017	97.99	85^th	5692	98.5%
2018	95.70	234^th	5662	95.9%
2019	97.17	132^nd	5789	97.7%
2022	97.70	133^rd	5883	97.7%
2023	98.23	73^rd	5874	98.8%
2024	98.25	62^nd	5862	98.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gardner Bullis Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	88.24	20^th	445	95.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Gardner Bullis Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	94.57	247^th	5413	95.4%
2019	96.56	123^rd	5492	97.8%
2022	93.98	371^st	5635	93.4%
2023	95.91	209^th	5617	96.3%
2024	96.23	173^rd	5605	96.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Gardner Bullis Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	95.62	215^th	5431	96.0%
2019	96.03	177^th	5510	96.8%
2022	98.06	78^th	5663	98.6%
2023	98.34	47^th	5650	99.2%
2024	98.95	15^th	5636	99.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Gardner Bullis Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	79.78	137^th	1071	87.2%
2019	71.82	331^st	1149	71.2%
2022	83.46	69^th	1154	94.0%
2023	83.33	77^th	1190	93.5%
2024	82.53	104^th	1203	91.4%

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Rank History for White students at Gardner Bullis Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	84.43	273^rd	2737	90.0%
2019	86.42	209^th	2834	92.6%
2022	83.97	305^th	2726	88.8%
2023	90.77	80^th	2662	97.0%
2024	88.39	132^nd	2647	95.0%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

Review counts

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by a parent
Saturday, May 27, 2017

Our child was a student at GB for 3 wonderful years. The New Principal Oskolkoff and 5 staff that joined with her have caused a remarkable shift in what was previously an academically and emotionally supportive environment.
Our child had an awful fourth year at the school, and was compromised with regard to the existing support once the new principal Oskolkoff arrived. There is a smothering of children in social circumstances, and once we complained our child was subjected to discrimination and harassment that is under investigation. A wonderful school has been turned on its head for worse.
There is a notable change in the participation of parents, a shortage of volunteers and a distinctly different level of turnout for fundraisers. People are leaving the school in droves this year, we will be another family among them. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Gardner Bullis Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	220	2	35	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	262
1989	266	3	25	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	295
1990	259	4	51	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
1991	255	4	61	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	320
1992	253	3	61	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	320
1993	248	4	73	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	328
1994	272	2	73	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	350
1995	308	2	75	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	389
1996	308	2	75	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	389
1997	302	2	70	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	376
1998	318	2	65	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	387
1999	327	2	59	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	389
2000	328	3	71	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	406
2001	312	4	73	4	0	n/a	n/a	1	394
2002	244	4	86	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	341
2003	244	4	86	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	341
2006	51	0	32	4	0	n/a	n/a	6	93
2007	48	0	38	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	89
2008	41	n/a	33	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	75
2009	132	0	42	4	0	0	24	0	202
2010	167	0	45	11	0	0	23	0	246
2011	193	0	56	14	0	0	28	0	291
2012	186	0	67	12	0	0	33	0	298
2013	209	0	66	10	0	0	36	0	321
2014	203	0	57	17	0	0	41	0	318
2015	224	0	62	12	0	0	39	0	337
2016	227	0	65	16	0	0	44	0	352
2017	220	0	71	9	0	0	45	0	345
2018	182	0	67	15	0	0	45	0	309
2019	181	1	67	10	0	0	43	0	302
2020	164	0	71	10	0	0	43	0	288
2021	134	0	55	5	0	0	40	0	234
2022	130	0	66	14	0	0	37	0	247
2023	133	0	73	12	0	0	41	0	259
2024	140	0	88	17	0	0	48	0	293

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Gardner Bullis Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	262	12.3	21.3	n/a
1989	295	13.8	21.3	n/a
1990	316	15.2	20.7	n/a
1991	320	15.6	20.5	n/a
1992	320	15.9	20.1	n/a
1993	328	12.2	26.9	0.3
1994	350	15.6	22.4	0
1995	389	15.0	25.9	0
1996	389	15.0	25.9	0
1997	376	18.0	20.9	0.5
1998	387	19.0	20.4	0.5
1999	389	20.0	19.5	0.5
2000	406	20.0	20.3	0.5
2001	394	21.0	18.8	1
2002	341	17.0	20.1	0.9
2003	341	17.0	20.1	0.9
2006	93	5.0	18.6	0
2007	89	5.0	17.8	0
2008	75	6.0	12.5	1.3
2009	202	12.0	15.5	0
2010	246	17.0	14.4	1.6
2011	291	n/a	n/a	0
2012	298	13.2	22.4	0
2013	321	14.5	22.0	1.2
2014	318	15.1	21.0	1.3
2015	337	15.0	22.4	0.9
2016	352	14.0	25.1	0.9
2017	345	13.0	26.5	1.2
2018	309	14.0	22.0	1.6
2019	302	15.0	20.0	2.6
2020	288	n/a	n/a	2.8
2021	234	14.1	16.4	3.8
2022	247	16.2	15.1	4.5
2023	259	15.4	16.7	3.9
2024	293	16.7	17.4	2

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 Gardner Bullis Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	262	12.3	21.3	n/a
1989	295	13.8	21.3	n/a
1990	316	15.2	20.7	n/a
1991	320	15.6	20.5	n/a
1992	320	15.9	20.1	n/a
1993	328	12.2	26.9	0.3
1994	350	15.6	22.4	0
1995	389	15.0	25.9	0
1996	389	15.0	25.9	0
1997	376	18.0	20.9	0.5
1998	387	19.0	20.4	0.5
1999	389	20.0	19.5	0.5
2000	406	20.0	20.3	0.5
2001	394	21.0	18.8	1
2002	341	17.0	20.1	0.9
2003	341	17.0	20.1	0.9
2006	93	5.0	18.6	0
2007	89	5.0	17.8	0
2008	75	6.0	12.5	1.3
2009	202	12.0	15.5	0
2010	246	17.0	14.4	1.6
2011	291	n/a	n/a	0
2012	298	13.2	22.4	0
2013	321	14.5	22.0	1.2
2014	318	15.1	21.0	1.3
2015	337	15.0	22.4	0.9
2016	352	14.0	25.1	0.9
2017	345	13.0	26.5	1.2
2018	309	14.0	22.0	1.6
2019	302	15.0	20.0	2.6
2020	288	n/a	n/a	2.8
2021	234	14.1	16.4	3.8
2022	247	16.2	15.1	4.5
2023	259	15.4	16.7	3.9
2024	293	16.7	17.4	2

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.

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