Serving 651 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Browns Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 651 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Browns Valley Elementary serves the southwest part of Napa, CA, covering an area of approximately 49.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Browns Valley Elementary School's student population of 651 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
651 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Browns Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Browns Valley Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#2438 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Browns Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Browns Valley Elementary School is ranked #2438 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Browns Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Browns Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vichy Elementary School, Northwood Elementary School, Napa Valley Language Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Browns Valley Elementary School?
651 students attend Browns Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Browns Valley Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Browns Valley Elementary School?
Browns Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Browns Valley Elementary School offer ?
Browns Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Browns Valley Elementary School part of?
Browns Valley Elementary School is part of Napa Valley Unified School District.
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