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Thousand Oaks Elementary

840 Colusa Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94707

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 584 of 6840 in California

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About Thousand Oaks Elementary

Thousand Oaks Elementary is a public K–5 school in Berkeley, California, serving approximately 363 students. The school has about 24 students for every teacher, which helps with full classroom instruction. Thousand Oaks Elementary has a wide range of students that is similar to the rest of the Berkeley community. The academic program focuses on standards-based learning in math and English Language Arts, and there are extra help and intervention options available. About 67% of students meet or exceed proficiency standards in math, while about 52% do the same in reading. This shows that students do better in math than in reading, but their reading skills stay the same. The district gets money from the government to pay for basic instruction. The school is in a residential area of Berkeley that is known for community involvement and stable housing. Family involvement is good for the school. Thousand Oaks Elementary has consistently good academic results and continues to focus on making sure all students do well. This school is working hard to be one of the top elementary schools in California.

Thousand Oaks Elementary Contact Information

Address

840 Colusa Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94707

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Phone

(510) 644-6368

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 67%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 67% in Math and 52% in Reading.
15
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
363
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 584 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Thousand Oaks Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 1:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 41.05%
Asian 9.92%
Hispanic 25.34%
Black 6.61%
Two+ Races 16.8%
Native Am. 0%
White
41.05%
Asian
9.92%
Hispanic
25.34%
Black
6.61%
Two+ Races
16.8%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 363
54.27%
197 Female
45.45%
165 Male

Student Population

363 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

There are more kids in early education in the Thousand Oaks Elementary community. There are now three TK classes in the Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program. This means that more younger kids are being welcomed into the school community, where they can get a good start in both academics and social development.

FAQ

Q1: Does Thousand Oaks Elementary offer chances to learn through projects?

Ans. Thousand Oaks Elementary may do group projects that get kids to ask questions and think critically.

Q2. Does Thousand Oaks Elementary have school-wide assemblies?

Ans. Thousand Oaks Elementary may hold assemblies to honor accomplishments and strengthen the values of the school.

Q3: How does Thousand Oaks Elementary help students stay healthy?

Ans. The school might offer wellness programs, counseling services, and activities that encourage good health.

Q4. Does Thousand Oaks Elementary School want kids to care about the environment?

Ans. Thousand Oaks Elementary might help with recycling and lessons that focus on being environmentally friendly.

Q5: How does Thousand Oaks Elementary tell families about important news?

Ans. The school might use newsletters, online tools, and meetings with parents to get the word out.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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