Los Medanos Elementary is a public school in Pittsburg, California, for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has about 650 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 22:1. Los Medanos Elementary has a diverse student body that reflects the multicultural nature of Pittsburg. A large number of students and families are from different cultural backgrounds. The school focuses on helping students learn to read, write, and do math well, as well as on social-emotional learning and working together in the classroom. Targeted reading programs, early literacy development, and structured math practice are all common ways to help students improve their basic academic skills. Results from academic tests show that around 28% of students do math at or above the proficient level, and about 39% do reading at or above the proficient level. Funding for public schools in the district helps pay for technology in the classroom, services for students, and extra activities. Los Medanos Elementary is in a family-friendly neighborhood in the East Bay area. The school is still focused on improving academic outcomes while meeting the needs of its diverse student body. The school is one of the best elementary schools in California.