Top Rankings
Bennett Valley Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 888 students in Bennett Valley Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Bennett Valley Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
888 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bennett Valley Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #239 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#255 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
24%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
56%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,502 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,434 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$13 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,502
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,434
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Bennett Valley Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yulupa Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2250 Mesquite Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 542-6272
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 542-6272
Gr: K-3 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Strawberry Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2311 Horseshoe Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 526-4433
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 526-4433
Gr: 4-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bennett Valley Union Elementary School District?
Bennett Valley Union Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 888 students.
What is the rank of Bennett Valley Union Elementary School District?
Bennett Valley Union Elementary School District is ranked #239 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bennett Valley Union Elementary School District?
56% of Bennett Valley Union Elementary School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bennett Valley Union Elementary School District?
Bennett Valley Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Bennett Valley Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,434 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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