Serving 799 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alamos 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 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 799 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Alamos Elementary serves the northwest part of Murrieta, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 12.9 square miles. Families within this attendance zone typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alamos 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
Alamos Elementary School's student population of 799 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
799 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Alamos 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 Alamos Elementary School is 0.73, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1077 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
34%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alamos Elementary School's ranking?
Alamos Elementary School is ranked #1077 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Alamos Elementary School often compared to?
Alamos Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cole Canyon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Alamos Elementary School?
799 students attend Alamos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Alamos Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alamos Elementary School?
Alamos Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alamos Elementary School offer ?
Alamos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Alamos Elementary School part of?
Alamos Elementary School is part of Temecula Valley Unified School District.
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