Serving 39 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School's student population of 39 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#182 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
8%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
69%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School is ranked #182 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School?
39 students attend Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School?
Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School offer ?
Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School part of?
Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School is part of Mariposa County Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School located?
Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School is located in the Yosemite Village neighborhood of Yosemite National Park, CA.
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