Serving 331 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Theuerkauf 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 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Theuerkauf Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Theuerkauf Elementary School's student population of 331 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Theuerkauf Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
22%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Theuerkauf Elementary School often compared to?
Theuerkauf Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stevenson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Theuerkauf Elementary School?
331 students attend Theuerkauf Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Theuerkauf Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Theuerkauf Elementary School?
Theuerkauf Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Theuerkauf Elementary School offer ?
Theuerkauf Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Theuerkauf Elementary School part of?
Theuerkauf Elementary School is part of Mountain View Whisman School District.
School Calendar
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Date
TH - Last Day for Students - Minimum Day for Students
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
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