Serving 318 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alta Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Alta Heights Elementary serves the southern part of Napa, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest distance to the edge of the attendance zone being 1.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alta Heights Elementary School's student population of 318 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
318 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alta Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alta Heights Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#3301 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
44%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 1997–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
48%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alta Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Alta Heights Elementary School is ranked #3301 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Alta Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Alta Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Phillips Elementary School, Browns Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Alta Heights Elementary School?
318 students attend Alta Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Alta Heights Elementary School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alta Heights Elementary School?
Alta Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alta Heights Elementary School offer ?
Alta Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Alta Heights Elementary School part of?
Alta Heights Elementary School is part of Napa Valley Unified School District.
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