Serving 499 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Glenshire Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glenshire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Glenshire Elementary School's student population of 499 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
499 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Glenshire Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenshire Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#955 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
13%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
74%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glenshire Elementary School's ranking?
Glenshire Elementary School is ranked #955 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Glenshire Elementary School often compared to?
Glenshire Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra Expeditionary Learning by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Glenshire Elementary School?
499 students attend Glenshire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Glenshire Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glenshire Elementary School?
Glenshire Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Glenshire Elementary School offer ?
Glenshire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Glenshire Elementary School part of?
Glenshire Elementary School is part of Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District.
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